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PCZ 6493

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

173,596 mi
Last recorded173,596 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPCZ 6493
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 173,596 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 173,406 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 172,570 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2024 172,545 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Sound deadening material likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 172,474 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 159,709 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2019 148,267 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2019 148,267 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 136,350 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 128,713 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 120,334 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 106,391 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 93,334 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2013 85,620 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2012 80,122 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2011 73,293 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2011 73,291 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 64,395 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 55,181 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 55,178 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 1 Nov 2008 44,227 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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PCZ 6493 is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 PCZ 6493, 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 PCZ 6493 registered?

PCZ 6493 is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 19 November 2002.

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