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RK02 BYA

2002 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

155,205 mi
Last recorded155,205 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK02 BYA
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Jun 2017 155,205 miles

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault WARNING LAMP STAYS ON / SWITCH INOPERATIVE (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive CO OVER LIMITS AT 95C /1.095-1.058 (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front front brake binding NO WHEEL BEARING TEST (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded MAIN BRAKE PIPE BY HOSE JOINT CORRODED (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding NO WHEEL BEARING TEST (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working SIDE LAMP BULB INOPERATIVE (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure BLADE TOO ARM CLIP FAULTY (8.2.2)

front parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced FRONT BRAKES OUT OF BALANCE 37% (3.7.B.6b)

BOTH FRONT INDICATOR BULBS SLIGHTLY DISCOLOURED/WHITE LIGHT

ENGINE WARNING LAMPS STAY ON INDICATING FAULT

EXHAUST BLOWS AT MANIFOLD AREA SLIGHTLY

NEAR SIDE REAR BRAKE DISC SLIGHTLY DISTORTED/ SHUDDERS

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' OUTER AREA CLOSE TOO LIMITS (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear EXHAUST TAIL PIPE MISSING FROM SILENCER

REAR NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

Pass 22 Jun 2016 154,566 miles

Traction control light on

All 4 brakes are binding!!!!!

EML light on

Exhaust noisy Rear pipe missing (7.1.4)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2015 153,578 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Outer Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

near side front & near side rear brakes bind slightly

Fail 12 May 2015 153,578 miles

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Outer Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Outer Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Outer Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

near side front & near side rear brakes bind slightly

Pass 22 May 2014 150,825 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 150,825 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 May 2013 136,386 miles

small chips in windscreen

Fail 15 May 2013 136,386 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

small chips in windscreen

Pass 25 May 2012 122,594 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 107,477 miles

beam pattern very weak on o/s headlight

Fail 18 May 2011 107,476 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

beam pattern very weak on o/s headlight

both rear discs heavily corroded on inner face

Pass 17 May 2010 92,263 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 17 May 2010 92,263 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Outer Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 May 2009 81,926 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 81,926 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2008 76,435 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 69,456 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 48,672 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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RK02 BYA is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 RK02 BYA, 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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RK02 BYA is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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