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RL02 NYP

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

159,765 mi
Last recorded159,765 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2021
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL02 NYP
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2021 159,765 miles

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

exhaust heat shield insecure.

offside front fog not working and broken .

Pass 18 Nov 2020 153,998 miles

outer sill covers fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at VERY perished (5.2.3 (e))

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

surface corrosion front subframe,suspension,shockers,rear axle and mountings,rear floors,rear springs

Fail 18 Nov 2020 153,997 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Headlights faded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at VERY perished (5.2.3 (e))

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

outer sill covers fitted

surface corrosion front subframe,suspension,shockers,rear axle and mountings,rear floors,rear springs

Pass 29 May 2019 136,429 miles

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

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

Fail 29 May 2019 136,428 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 May 2018 122,708 miles

surface corrosion rear axle,front subframe,front,rear suspension,rear brake back plates,o/s n/s inner rear sills

Fail 23 May 2018 122,642 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

surface corrosion rear axle,front subframe,front,rear suspension,rear brake back plates,o/s n/s inner rear sills

Pass 16 May 2017 110,575 miles

surface corrosion front suspension,subframe,rear axle,rear springs

Fail 16 May 2017 110,575 miles

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

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

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

surface corrosion front suspension,subframe,rear axle,rear springs

Pass 18 May 2016 100,108 miles

Nearside Rear ADULT SEAT BELT NOT CHECK

Fail 18 May 2016 100,106 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear ADULT SEAT BELT NOT CHECK

Pass 9 Jun 2015 93,510 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine light on indicating a fault

valve inside nearside rear tyre

Fail 9 Jun 2015 93,510 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine light on indicating a fault

valve inside nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Jun 2014 83,099 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management warning light on

Front headlamps deteriorating

Handbrake has long travel

Oil weep from engine

Stone chip in windscreen

Pass 13 Jun 2013 69,796 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 64,769 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2011 59,012 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 53,169 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 45,001 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 36,100 miles

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

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

Nearside Front 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 wiper smears

Fail 1 Aug 2008 36,100 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

offside wiper smears

Pass 29 Jul 2007 29,398 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2006 24,296 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 NYP is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 RL02 NYP, 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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RL02 NYP is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 2 August 2002.

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