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OU02 AET

2002 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

161,654 mi
Last recorded161,654 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU02 AET
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2018 161,654 miles

Both headlights deteriorated

Both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Aug 2018 161,654 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both headlights deteriorated

Both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 May 2017 151,294 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside axel mountings (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 139,402 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both headlamps starting to mist

exhaust starting to corrode

front number plate cracked

offside front tyre cut on sidewall

offside front tyre unevenly worn

rear brake pads appear low

Pass 24 Jun 2015 130,724 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front number plate cracked

rear axle mounting bushes starting to perish

rear chassis legs starting to corrode

Fail 24 Jun 2015 130,724 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front number plate cracked

rear axle mounting bushes starting to perish

rear chassis legs starting to corrode

Fail 2 Jun 2014 122,523 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both headlamps slightly frosted

n/s wiper smears

Pass 2 Jun 2014 122,523 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both headlamps slightly frosted

n/s wiper smears

Pass 26 Jun 2013 112,920 miles

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both headlamps frosted

Fail 26 Jun 2013 112,920 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both headlamps frosted

Pass 27 Jun 2012 105,601 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

battery insecure

front wipers poor, but clearing screen

n/s/f seat belt has secondary restraint system fitted

n/s/f seat belt slow to retract

o/s/r seat belt very slow to retract

vehicle only just passed emmisions test

Fail 21 Jun 2012 105,209 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

battery insecure

front wipers poor, but clearing screen

n/s/f seat belt has secondary restraint system fitted

n/s/f seat belt slow to retract

o/s/r seat belt very slow to retract

vehicle only just passed emmisions test

Fail 21 Jun 2011 88,560 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front shockabsorber dust covers split

slight age cracking to front lower wishbone bushes

slight age cracking to rear beam bushes

Pass 21 Jun 2011 88,560 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front shockabsorber dust covers split

slight age cracking to front lower wishbone bushes

slight age cracking to rear beam bushes

Pass 26 Jan 2010 72,044 miles

chips in windscreen

corrosion on exhaust

nail in o/s/f tyre

rear tyres 2.5mm

slight condensation on n/s/r light

slight oil leaks

Pass 27 Jan 2009 62,885 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

stone chips to windscreen

very slight water damage to rear number plate

Pass 21 Jan 2008 56,759 miles

both rear tyres age cracking

exhaust corroded

front discs corroded

o/s headlight aim on lower limit

rear pads wearing low

stone chips in windscreen

unable to check centre seatbelt due to childseat fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2007 49,495 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 40,060 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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OU02 AET is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OU02 AET, 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 OU02 AET registered?

OU02 AET is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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