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EA52 CUK

2002 Toyota Corolla

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

118,364 mi
Last recorded118,364 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA52 CUK
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 118,364 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2025 118,363 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 116,393 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 114,347 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2023 114,347 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 112,654 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 111,285 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 109,939 miles

Offside Front Lower fog light smashed and inop

Pass 25 Jun 2019 107,137 miles

Front fog lamp lens broken

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

Fail 24 Jun 2019 107,137 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front fog lamp lens broken

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 103,108 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 98,275 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 98,275 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 93,237 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 93,237 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 88,232 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 83,791 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 83,791 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 79,836 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 74,960 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 69,033 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 69,033 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 63,580 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 58,559 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 58,559 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both front brake discs quite badly lipped

Fail 2 Jul 2008 53,019 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 53,019 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 45,240 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 40,768 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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EA52 CUK is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 EA52 CUK, 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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EA52 CUK is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 22 November 2002.

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