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RF02 VWK

2002 Toyota Corolla

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

129,390 mi
Last recorded129,390 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF02 VWK
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2016 129,390 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 117,606 miles

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

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

Offside Front slight play in rack inner arm

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 113,689 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 113,689 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2013 109,558 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front links have slight play

n/s front tyre worn on edges

Fail 16 Mar 2013 109,558 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front links have slight play

Pass 16 Mar 2012 105,786 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Fail 18 Feb 2011 98,622 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 98,622 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 92,844 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 92,844 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 86,665 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 80,754 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 53,294 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 53,294 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 35,218 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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RF02 VWK is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RF02 VWK, 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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RF02 VWK is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 10 July 2002.

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