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OV51 VSL

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

129,498 mi
Last recorded129,498 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV51 VSL
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2015 129,498 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 126,698 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 123,348 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 3 Jul 2013 123,040 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Spare tyre defective

passenger side headlight not working so cannot detrmine output not deteriorated

Pass 4 Jul 2012 110,437 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 98,629 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 98,626 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coil spring damaged by excessive heat (2.4.C.1c)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 93,809 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 89,259 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 82,183 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 69,616 miles

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

spare tyre tread is below legal limits

Fail 27 Jun 2007 69,616 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

spare tyre tread is below legal limits

Pass 31 May 2006 59,080 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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OV51 VSL is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 OV51 VSL, 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 OV51 VSL registered?

OV51 VSL is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 15 January 2002.

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