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FA52 UVY

2002 Toyota Corolla

Black Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

109,852 mi
Last recorded109,852 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA52 UVY
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2018 109,852 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2018 109,850 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 83,365 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Wheel slightly tight

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Over all corrosion present due to age of the vehecle

Fail 8 Sep 2017 83,365 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Wheel slightly tight

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Over all corrosion present due to age of the vehecle

Pass 14 Sep 2016 66,621 miles

Nearside Front steering arm slight play

engine covers fitted

general under body rust

vehicle componets corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2015 64,266 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 24 Aug 2015 64,264 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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 Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 63,810 miles

both front wheels slightly stiff when roted by hand

both rear brake discs lip edges

o/s/r tyre outer wall cut

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 62,463 miles

o/s/r tyre outer wall cut

parking brake lever slightly high travel

Pass 11 Sep 2012 61,445 miles

air bag light on

o/s/r tyre outer wall cut

Pass 12 Sep 2011 59,472 miles

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

rear axel bushes perished

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

slight handbrake travel

Pass 6 Sep 2010 57,189 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Sep 2010 57,185 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 48,489 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre slight perished and featherd

offside rear tyre slightly featherd and perished

Fail 16 Sep 2009 48,485 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre slight perished and featherd

offside rear tyre slightly featherd and perished

Pass 5 Sep 2008 36,911 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2008 36,908 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 29,634 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 26,116 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 20,778 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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FA52 UVY is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FA52 UVY, 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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FA52 UVY is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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