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PE02 VNW

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

121,365 mi
Last recorded121,365 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2023
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE02 VNW
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2023 121,365 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 12 Apr 2023 121,362 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2022 119,312 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 117,411 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2020 114,128 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

parking brake reserve travel slightly high

Pass 14 Mar 2019 111,578 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 110,058 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 108,802 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly cracked

offside rear inner and outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2016 106,036 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle (7.1.2)

Full exhaust deteriorated

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 105,311 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 95,783 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2014 95,783 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 85,923 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 75,168 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 65,300 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 56,290 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 53,708 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 51,853 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 49,302 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2006 41,068 miles

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

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

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

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

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

near side rear tyre down to 3mm

Pass 18 Mar 2006 41,068 miles

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

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)

near side rear tyre down to 3mm

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 VNW is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 PE02 VNW, 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 PE02 VNW registered?

PE02 VNW is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 20 March 2002.

Is PE02 VNW safe to buy?

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