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NL02 VEX

2002 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

142,821 mi
Last recorded142,821 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL02 VEX
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2015 142,821 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to outer sill (5.2.6)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides rear inner sills and chassis (2.4.A.3)

Fail 26 Nov 2015 142,820 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing bottom ball joint lock nut split pin (2.5.A.4)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to outer sill (5.2.6)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides rear inner sills and chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 138,075 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Sep 2014 138,063 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Sep 2013 130,482 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 122,067 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 104,969 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 100,219 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 90,936 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

condition of front brake pads and discs

heavy rust on nearside rear part of mainthrough brake pipe

Pass 14 Jan 2009 77,716 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both rear tyres worn bald on inner edges

condition of front brake discs

noise from offside rear brake

rust on rear mainthrough brake pipes

Pass 29 Jan 2008 61,476 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 56,694 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 39,571 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Corolla?

Based on 4,239,724 MOT tests across 329,089 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
5,528
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
329,089
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 151,978
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 93,312
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58,778
position lamp(s) not working 57,990
Brake pipe excessively corroded 51,013
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NL02 VEX is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2002 Toyota Corolla models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 72,400 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Corolla fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 151,978 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NL02 VEX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Corolla typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 24 years old, this Toyota Corolla is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was NL02 VEX registered?

NL02 VEX is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 19 April 2002.

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