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RJ02 PKU

2002 Toyota Corolla

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

73,413 mi
Last recorded73,413 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2013
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ02 PKU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2013 73,413 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 71,349 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 May 2011 63,617 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 55,347 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 55,345 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 47,121 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2009 47,121 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Fail 24 Jun 2008 39,414 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 39,414 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 31,995 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre worn on outer edge and on 2.5mm

Pass 7 Jul 2006 23,679 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 23,530 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2005 16,511 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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RJ02 PKU is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RJ02 PKU, 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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RJ02 PKU is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 12 April 2002.

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