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RA02 UPT

2002 Toyota Corolla

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

109,704 mi
Last recorded109,704 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA02 UPT
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2016 109,704 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens hazy (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens hazy (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

battery loose, but not insecure

engine management light illuminated

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside - CLOSE TO EXCESSIVE (3.6.B.4d)

offside front inner brake pad appears low

Pass 1 Oct 2015 97,763 miles

engine management light on

offside front tyre getting low on outer edge

offside headlight beam image poor

Fail 1 Oct 2015 97,763 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine management light on

offside front tyre getting low on outer edge

offside headlight beam image poor

Pass 2 Oct 2014 88,830 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 88,830 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 78,107 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 11 Sep 2012 64,924 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 60,720 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 60,686 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S/R SEAT BELT NOT CHECKED DUE TO CHILD SEAT FITTED

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

Pass 28 May 2010 54,899 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 49,909 miles

o/s/f brake binding slightly.

Pass 29 May 2008 44,876 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 31,418 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 31,418 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

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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RA02 UPT is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 RA02 UPT, 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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RA02 UPT is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 23 May 2002.

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