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AU52 UGP

2002 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

127,805 mi
Last recorded127,805 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 UGP
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 127,805 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2025 127,797 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps no reg lights (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all 4x (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear sills inner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all brakes and new - - slight bind on all brakes - - slight surface rust on all discs - - been stood

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 23 Oct 2024 124,501 miles

Central Rear Exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 116,647 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 95,876 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 79,726 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2020 63,143 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 61,927 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 59,197 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 56,506 miles

Front and rear brake pads becoming worn.

Pass 15 Sep 2016 53,582 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 50,355 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 47,337 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 43,836 miles

1. Under sides of sills not tested due to plastic sill covers. 2. Nearside rear tyre wearing low on outside edge.

Pass 17 Sep 2012 40,563 miles

1, rear no plate becoming faded 2, plastic sill covers fitted at time of test unable to inspect

Pass 21 Sep 2011 37,639 miles

1. rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 21 Sep 2010 34,777 miles

Rear brake pads becoming worn.

Pass 10 Sep 2009 30,773 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 27,335 miles

front brake pads becoming worn.

Pass 22 Sep 2007 24,075 miles

slight un-even tread wear on o/s rear tyre# †n/s rear tyre near legal limits

Pass 18 Sep 2006 20,176 miles

slight uneven tread wear on o/s rear tyre

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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AU52 UGP is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 AU52 UGP, 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 AU52 UGP registered?

AU52 UGP is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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