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PA02 DSO

2002 Toyota Corolla

White Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,289 mi
Last recorded148,289 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA02 DSO
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2015 148,289 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 148,283 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 137,655 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 129,571 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 120,565 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 110,235 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 110,235 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 102,249 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 102,247 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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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PA02 DSO is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in White with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PA02 DSO, 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 PA02 DSO registered?

PA02 DSO is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 January 2002.

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The MOT history for PA02 DSO shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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