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FE52 XLA

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

107,790 mi
Last recorded107,790 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2021
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE52 XLA
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2021 107,790 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 98,928 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 98,741 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 91,647 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2019 91,647 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 84,451 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

both front wiper blades split at ends but clearing screen ok

Fail 14 Aug 2018 85,541 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

both front wiper blades split at ends but clearing screen ok

Pass 18 Aug 2017 76,635 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 76,635 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 67,310 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2016 67,310 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 62,613 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 57,700 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2013 56,477 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 56,477 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 55,051 miles

front inner brake pads starting to get low

n/s rear tyre tread distorting and on legal limit

wiper starting to smear

Pass 12 Sep 2011 51,893 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 41,351 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 34,613 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 24,915 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Nov 2007 17,244 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 13,829 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 XLA is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FE52 XLA, 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 XLA registered?

FE52 XLA is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 26 September 2002.

Is FE52 XLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE52 XLA shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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