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RL02 LVA

2002 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

114,196 mi
Last recorded114,196 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2024
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL02 LVA
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2024 114,196 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 109,848 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 97,314 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 97,286 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured all fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 94,415 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 91,608 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 89,025 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 88,943 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced polished (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced polished (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working 382 bulb renewed (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 85,949 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 85,949 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 82,926 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 80,183 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 77,426 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 74,965 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

temporary nut fitted to replace missing offside front

Pass 4 Oct 2012 74,965 miles

temporary nut fitted to replace missing offside front

Pass 18 Aug 2011 63,704 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 57,019 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 51,104 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 43,580 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 36,041 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 28,024 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2005 20,516 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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RL02 LVA is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RL02 LVA, 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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What year was RL02 LVA registered?

RL02 LVA is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 16 July 2002.

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