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NY51 KTA

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

137,524 mi
Last recorded137,524 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY51 KTA
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 137,524 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2026 137,524 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 115,762 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 94,645 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2024 94,645 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 88,568 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 88,568 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 82,590 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 82,193 miles

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 81,426 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 79,618 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 77,659 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 75,261 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 72,875 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 70,368 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 70,288 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jan 2015 70,287 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2014 67,462 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 64,754 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 61,980 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 58,912 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 55,926 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 51,061 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 47,638 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 47,638 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 42,524 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 37,434 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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NY51 KTA is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 NY51 KTA, 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 NY51 KTA registered?

NY51 KTA is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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