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PE02 LCK

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

147,258 mi
Last recorded147,258 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE02 LCK
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 147,258 miles

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

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Jan 2026 147,258 miles

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

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2024 140,026 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2024 140,007 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 133,888 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated cable stretched latch damaged - use of pliers now operating replacement advised (3.1 (c))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported secured nearside rear - Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration exhaust noisy - leaking gases in 2 areas centre and front (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured both sides - required soon (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides dull - product on lenses (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front both required soon both have play upper ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Hydraulic brake calliper corroded - both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect and rear corroded worn - rear coil springs upper corroded (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Mudguard insecure secured - damaged required soon ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy and nearside both required soon (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources nearside dim - both replace soon (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively rear brake disc worn corroded (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive mist - all fluids level are low (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn high reserve travel - offside rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner tie rods have play both ()

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear delaminated faded no id markers - required soon (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis sills arches axle subframe all suspension parts and components at the rear - Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights offside aim beams high limit - nearside aim beams low limit ()

Windscreen wiper blade defective all worn required soon rear washer jet weak (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2023 133,001 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 129,082 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured fading (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured fading (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Dec 2022 129,081 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured fading (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured fading (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 125,448 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2021 125,448 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 121,808 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 117,233 miles

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

Nearside Front inner wheel arch liner missing

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Dec 2019 117,233 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective cloudy no image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end split pin missing (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front inner wheel arch liner missing

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective cloudy no image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached ball joint nut split pin missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 110,660 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 110,656 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

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

Front brakes binding slightly when rotated by hand but not visible on the rollers

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 104,206 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 96,955 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 93,422 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 90,832 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 84,313 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 84,313 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 70,530 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear+nearside rear tyres cracked

Pass 16 Jul 2011 68,258 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 68,130 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 61,204 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 56,101 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 50,612 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 39,478 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 39,478 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 30,813 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 29,316 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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PE02 LCK is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 PE02 LCK, 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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PE02 LCK is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 13 March 2002.

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