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BK52 UPJ

2002 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

117,132 mi
Last recorded117,132 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK52 UPJ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2016 117,132 miles

EML on dash

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Oct 2016 117,132 miles

EML on dash

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 109,495 miles

EML on dash

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2015 109,495 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Stop lamp not working All (1.2.1b)

EML on dash

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 102,202 miles

EML light on

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Sep 2014 102,202 miles

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

EML light on

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 93,174 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

N/S/R tyre showing signs of cracking

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

Fail 19 Sep 2013 93,174 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

N/S/R tyre showing signs of cracking

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 86,372 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 82,432 miles

Nearside rear tyre out of shape inner edge

Offside rear light cluster deteriorated

Fail 27 Sep 2011 82,432 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside rear tyre out of shape inner edge

Offside rear light cluster deteriorated

Pass 8 Sep 2010 76,131 miles

bonnet release mechanism faulty

front registration plate slightly deteriorated/partialy de-laminated

light damage present on nearside rear tyre outer sidewall

nearside headlamp damaged (mounting bracket damaged)

Fail 8 Sep 2010 76,131 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

bonnet release mechanism faulty

front registration plate slightly deteriorated/partialy de-laminated

light damage present on nearside rear tyre outer sidewall

nearside headlamp damaged (mounting bracket damaged)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 66,661 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 56,820 miles

slight crack on o/s/r lens

Pass 28 Sep 2007 49,007 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 39,929 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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BK52 UPJ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BK52 UPJ, 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 BK52 UPJ registered?

BK52 UPJ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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