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RY51 KPJ

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

121,478 mi
Last recorded121,478 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY51 KPJ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 121,478 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 107,739 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 104,047 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2024 104,046 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 102,108 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 11 Jul 2023 102,108 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 99,958 miles

Front Both wipers smearing slightly

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 94,390 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear box mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 91,120 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 84,600 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 80,688 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 73,981 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

rear number plate stained

Pass 26 Oct 2015 67,967 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 66,838 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 66,812 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 57,986 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 53,847 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 21 Dec 2011 49,331 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 44,428 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 38,747 miles

all four tyres perished in tread

Pass 15 Jan 2009 33,654 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 29,975 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 29,975 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 24,525 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 19,753 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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RY51 KPJ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 RY51 KPJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RY51 KPJ registered?

RY51 KPJ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 8 February 2002.

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