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CU52 XBC

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

106,114 mi
Last recorded106,114 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU52 XBC
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 106,114 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

engine light on

Fail 14 Apr 2026 106,109 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced NS + OS (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

engine light on

Pass 4 Apr 2025 101,715 miles

Engine light on pre reequipment's of year

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

Fuel cap of temporary type

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

Fail 4 Apr 2025 101,715 miles

Engine light on pre reequipment's of year

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively NS + OS (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel cap of temporary type

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 97,659 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Apr 2024 97,577 miles

Emissions unable to be completed engine misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour NS + OS (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Engine light on pre requirement's of year

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2023 94,366 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured NS + OS (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 90,096 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured NS + OS (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS + OS / inner edges feathering in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 82,198 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured NS + OS (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing / inside edges of tread feathering (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Mar 2021 82,198 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured NS + OS (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing / inside edges of tread feathering (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 74,097 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 70,276 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 68,210 miles

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

Front brake pads appear to be wearing low

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 66,256 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 66,252 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 63,970 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s headlamp lens misty starting to effect the beam pattern

Pass 28 Nov 2013 61,273 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s front head lamp lens misty

Pass 28 Nov 2012 58,133 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 28 Nov 2012 58,133 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Nov 2011 54,866 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 47,014 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 40,732 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 34,073 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 28,632 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 21,566 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2005 17,447 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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CU52 XBC is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CU52 XBC, 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 CU52 XBC registered?

CU52 XBC is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 28 October 2002.

Is CU52 XBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU52 XBC shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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