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FA52 VWL

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

103,192 mi
Last recorded103,192 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2023
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA52 VWL
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2023 103,192 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2023 103,191 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 91,445 miles

Engine MIL: malfunction indicator lamp on

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Sep 2022 91,445 miles

Engine MIL: malfunction indicator lamp on

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 74,530 miles

Nearside Front Tyre is perished and sidewall is deteriorated

Nearside Front Upper suspension top mounting has slight 'lift'

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON limits! (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 74,530 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre is perished and sidewall is deteriorated

Nearside Front Upper suspension top mounting has slight 'lift'

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON limits! (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 71,722 miles

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 67,511 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 19 Apr 2019 67,511 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 27 Feb 2018 60,269 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underbody sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

engine management light on

front brake discs slightly worn

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2017 54,827 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 20 Mar 2017 54,826 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch/underbody sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake discs slightly worn

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2016 47,813 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 1 Mar 2016 47,812 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 42,807 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 41,241 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 38,765 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 36,435 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 33,834 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 31,457 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 28,635 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 24,315 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 20,570 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 17,059 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2005 17,059 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 VWL is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 VWL, 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 VWL is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 12 September 2002.

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