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PL02 EAW

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

81,998 mi
Last recorded81,998 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL02 EAW
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2020 81,998 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 54,035 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output X2 (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 24 Sep 2019 54,035 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high BOTH SIDES (4.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output X2 (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 Dec 2018 53,870 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

plastic covers on both outer sills

Fail 24 Dec 2018 53,870 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

plastic covers on both outer sills

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 53,258 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing front and rear (2.7.2a)

corrosion in places under vehicle

plastic covers fitted to outer sill

Fail 13 Dec 2017 53,258 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing front and rear (2.7.2a)

corrosion in places under vehicle

plastic covers fitted to outer sill

Pass 14 Dec 2016 52,614 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

plastic covers

under body corroded various places

Pass 15 Dec 2015 51,743 miles

rear brake disc corroded pads low

Fail 15 Dec 2015 51,743 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake disc corroded pads low

Pass 7 Jan 2015 50,290 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 48,601 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 May 2014 48,450 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2013 45,242 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 42,705 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 37,595 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 32,728 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 29,245 miles

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

both rear tyres cracked

front brake discs coroded

rear axle mounting bushs perished and deteriorating

Pass 5 Jul 2008 25,892 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 21,412 miles

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

front brake discs coroding

Pass 5 Jul 2006 17,431 miles

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

cut in o/s/f tyre tread looks to be just legal replace ASAP

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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PL02 EAW is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 PL02 EAW, 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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PL02 EAW is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 12 July 2002.

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