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FA52 VTP

2002 Toyota Corolla

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

118,566 mi
Last recorded118,566 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA52 VTP
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 118,566 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2017 118,566 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 115,485 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

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

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Pass 28 Sep 2015 113,641 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

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

child seat fitted

exhaust slighty corroded

rear pads low

Fail 28 Sep 2015 113,640 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

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

child seat fitted

exhaust slighty corroded

rear pads low

Pass 22 Sep 2014 110,964 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 107,742 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 107,742 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 103,699 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 92,696 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 76,382 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 67,761 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 65,522 miles

Slight damage to front number plate

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 VTP is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VTP, 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 FA52 VTP registered?

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

Is FA52 VTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA52 VTP shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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