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EU52 YVV

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

101,409 mi
Last recorded101,409 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU52 YVV
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 101,409 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fuel cap sealing rubber starting to crack

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside and all steering/suspension components generally corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm void bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2025 97,204 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle generally corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2025 97,204 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator indicator broken and below 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle generally corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2025 96,982 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 93,951 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

eml light on, passes emissions and is before the 1st of july 2003

Fail 28 Aug 2024 93,950 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

eml light on, passes emissions and is before the 1st of july 2003

Pass 23 Aug 2023 91,110 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2023 91,110 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 88,338 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 85,545 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 82,772 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 82,772 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 80,620 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 80,620 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 77,929 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2018 77,929 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 75,678 miles

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

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

battery loose in clamp

headlamp lenses milky

Pass 4 Aug 2016 71,013 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 67,235 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 67,235 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 64,402 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 61,759 miles

engine warning light on dash

Pass 28 Aug 2012 52,807 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 41,635 miles

Both front tyres getting low

Pass 1 Sep 2010 32,781 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 30,433 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 26,785 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 24,061 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 19,809 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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EU52 YVV is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 EU52 YVV, 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 EU52 YVV registered?

EU52 YVV is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 9 September 2002.

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