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OV51 VSM

2002 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

109,697 mi
Last recorded109,697 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2015
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV51 VSM
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2015 109,697 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 109,697 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 105,288 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 105,207 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2013 103,041 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 May 2012 97,235 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 93,215 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 88,206 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 84,536 miles

Battery insecure

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 73,236 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 73,235 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 68,886 miles

Both front tyres on minimum limit (advise new tyres) †Rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Dec 2005 60,320 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2005 60,322 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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 VSM is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OV51 VSM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OV51 VSM registered?

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

Is OV51 VSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV51 VSM shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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