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P18 ALB

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,609 mi
Last recorded119,609 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2024
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP18 ALB
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2024 119,609 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2024 119,609 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 3 May 2023 116,416 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 115,397 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2022 108,277 miles

both headlight lens showing signs of misting

engine management light fault off at time of mot test

Pass 16 Mar 2021 100,120 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes corroded at rear (both) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured wing (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured wing (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 100,107 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing Track rod end Castellated Nut missing split pin (2.1.3 (d))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes corroded at rear (both) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured wing (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured wing (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2020 97,950 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 97,414 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 88,593 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 82,651 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 77,098 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 77,098 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 72,312 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2015 72,312 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 66,617 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 59,108 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 59,107 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2012 52,297 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 44,183 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 36,595 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 35,458 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 35,441 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 33,369 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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P18 ALB is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P18 ALB, 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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P18 ALB is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 23 March 2002.

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