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EU52 YZV

2002 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

114,178 mi
Last recorded114,178 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU52 YZV
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 114,178 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2025 114,178 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 114,154 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft damaged but serviceable drive sharft corroded (6.1.7 (e))

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

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

all underside of vehicle corroded

rear axle corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2024 114,154 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft damaged but serviceable drive sharft corroded (6.1.7 (e))

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

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

all underside of vehicle corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2023 113,917 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2023 113,917 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 113,838 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 113,780 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 113,710 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 112,315 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 112,315 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 110,484 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 105,355 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 105,355 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 101,941 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 99,642 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 96,629 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 93,331 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 90,147 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 86,067 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 82,384 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 76,544 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 76,544 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2008 66,009 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 65,990 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 59,107 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 59,107 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 48,213 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 48,213 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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 YZV is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,398cc 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 EU52 YZV, 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 YZV registered?

EU52 YZV is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is EU52 YZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU52 YZV shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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