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RL02 UPA

2002 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,867 mi
Last recorded114,867 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL02 UPA
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 114,867 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 104,219 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 94,948 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 86,845 miles

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

both wiperblades split

Fail 9 Jun 2014 86,845 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both wiperblades split

Pass 2 Jul 2013 78,739 miles

HANDBRAKE HIGH

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

Fail 2 Jul 2013 78,739 miles

HANDBRAKE HIGH

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 70,469 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 62,723 miles

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

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

offside side repeater cover missing

steering box has slight movement

Fail 25 Jun 2011 62,723 miles

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

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

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

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

offside side repeater cover missing

steering box has slight movement

Pass 26 Jun 2010 52,783 miles

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

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

slight travel on handbrake

Pass 24 Jun 2009 42,838 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 40,848 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Jun 2007 36,634 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2007 36,634 miles

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

Both front tyres perrished advise replacement

Pass 30 Jun 2006 33,026 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 UPA is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UPA, 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 UPA is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 24 July 2002.

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