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FE52 XAT

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

123,882 mi
Last recorded123,882 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE52 XAT
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 123,882 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 117,273 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 115,057 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 1 Sep 2023 115,057 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 110,299 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Aug 2021 106,688 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 103,240 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 101,030 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2019 101,030 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 95,429 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 95,429 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 90,987 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 86,022 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 86,022 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 80,963 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2014 75,941 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 68,017 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2012 61,684 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

offside rear tyre has been run flat

Pass 1 Sep 2012 61,684 miles

offside rear tyre has been run flat

Pass 27 Aug 2011 53,201 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 47,778 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 38,726 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 30,672 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 6 Aug 2008 30,672 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 25,454 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 20,562 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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FE52 XAT is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 FE52 XAT, 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 FE52 XAT registered?

FE52 XAT is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 5 September 2002.

Is FE52 XAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE52 XAT shows 26 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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