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FP52 UPW

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

72,653 mi
Last recorded72,653 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP52 UPW
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 72,653 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

general signs of corrosion to all suspension components

Fail 2 Jan 2026 72,653 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

general signs of corrosion to all suspension components

Pass 2 Jan 2025 71,607 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

general signs of corrosion to all suspension components

Pass 2 Jan 2024 70,370 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

general signs of corrosion to suspension components and under side of vehicle

Pass 3 Jan 2023 69,149 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front had lamps misting over (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

general signs of corrosion to underside and all suspension components

Fail 3 Jan 2023 69,149 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front had lamps misting over (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

general signs of corrosion to underside and all suspension components

Pass 26 Nov 2021 67,666 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both front head lamps starting to mist over (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

general signs of corrosion on all suspension components

Pass 27 Nov 2020 66,302 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 64,978 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 63,378 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s ans o/s inner sills surface rust

o/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2017 61,971 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

chassis corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2016 60,029 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre has uneven wear

Pass 26 Nov 2015 57,844 miles

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

condition of front wiper blades

Pass 26 Nov 2014 53,179 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 51,253 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2013 51,253 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 49,255 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight bind on nearside rear brake

Pass 24 Nov 2011 46,779 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

centre brake light inoperative.

Pass 24 Nov 2010 44,833 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 41,136 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 41,136 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 38,564 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 35,404 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 32,528 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 28,503 miles

inlet manifold rattles †

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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FP52 UPW is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc 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 FP52 UPW, 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 FP52 UPW registered?

FP52 UPW is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 5 November 2002.

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