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EX52 MVK

2002 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,478 mi
Last recorded138,478 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX52 MVK
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2017 138,478 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Oct 2017 138,023 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 129,398 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Oct 2016 129,396 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 120,757 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 112,332 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 101,913 miles

OSF and both N/S tyres 3mm tread depth

Pass 8 Oct 2012 92,107 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Sep 2011 80,715 miles

NSR Light unit full of water

chip in zone A of windscreen

Fail 26 Sep 2011 80,713 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

NSR Light unit full of water

Rear brakes in poor condition

chip in zone A of windscreen

Pass 7 Oct 2010 71,050 miles

OSR brake sticking

Pass 13 Oct 2009 58,325 miles

both front brake discs pitted and front brake pads are 2/3rds worn

Pass 9 Oct 2008 46,246 miles

n/s front tyre split sidewall

rear tyres cracked

Pass 19 Sep 2007 35,234 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 24,715 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 24,715 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 MVK is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MVK, 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 MVK registered?

EX52 MVK is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 18 September 2002.

Is EX52 MVK safe to buy?

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