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EX52 EVL

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

140,048 mi
Last recorded140,048 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2023
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX52 EVL
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2023 140,048 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2023 140,048 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 136,265 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2021 136,265 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 129,357 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 129,357 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 118,254 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 108,644 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2018 108,444 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2017 103,349 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 2 May 2017 103,349 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 29 Apr 2016 95,770 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 29 Apr 2016 95,770 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 88,083 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

both rear tyres light perished cracks

Fail 20 Apr 2015 88,083 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

both rear tyres light perished cracks

Pass 22 Apr 2014 84,109 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 80,259 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 75,289 miles

engine light on

Pass 30 Sep 2010 67,873 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 61,348 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 61,348 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 55,791 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 48,658 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 48,658 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 31,334 miles

cut in outer side wall off side rear tyre

cut in tread near side rear tyre

nail in off side rear tyre

off side headlamp mounting broken at top but still secure

Pass 17 Oct 2005 22,783 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 84,479 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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EX52 EVL is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 EX52 EVL, 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 EX52 EVL registered?

EX52 EVL is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 2 October 2002.

Is EX52 EVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX52 EVL shows 27 tests with a 63% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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