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FL52 YPV

2002 Toyota Corolla

White Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

153,712 mi
Last recorded153,712 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL52 YPV
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 153,712 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 143,554 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2024 143,554 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 136,394 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 129,808 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 122,299 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 122,299 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 115,357 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2019 106,007 miles

Rear sub frame slightly corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2019 106,007 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear sub frame slightly corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2018 100,623 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 94,227 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 91,833 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 80,124 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 17 Jan 2015 80,058 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2014 72,132 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 64,055 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 56,428 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2011 49,401 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 41,301 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 35,224 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 29,964 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 29,066 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 17,658 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 4,078 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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FL52 YPV is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in White with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 FL52 YPV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FL52 YPV registered?

FL52 YPV is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 28 October 2002.

Is FL52 YPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL52 YPV shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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