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FP52 WOV

2002 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

150,015 mi
Last recorded150,015 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP52 WOV
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 150,015 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under-body corroded.

Pass 9 Feb 2024 139,188 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2024 139,188 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 124,838 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 110,107 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 95,705 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 83,414 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 79,915 miles

N/S/R Tyre perished

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

O/S/R Brake pipe slightly corroded (Into flexi brake hose)

O/S/R Tyre perished

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin More N/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear number plate slightly loose (But secure) & starting to deteriorate

Fail 7 Jan 2019 79,915 miles

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

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

N/S/R Tyre perished

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

O/S/R Brake pipe slightly corroded (Into flexi brake hose)

O/S/R Tyre perished

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin More N/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear number plate slightly loose (But secure) & starting to deteriorate

Pass 22 Jan 2018 76,780 miles

offside front Wiper blade split at ends

rear Number plate loose

Fail 19 Jan 2018 76,776 miles

Nearside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings centre sill (6.1.B.2)

offside front Wiper blade split at ends

rear Number plate loose

Pass 31 Jan 2017 72,684 miles

Front number plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

x2 Side repeators slightly discoloured

Fail 31 Jan 2017 72,684 miles

Front number plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

x2 Side repeators slightly discoloured

Pass 11 Jan 2016 68,556 miles

Small cut in N/S/F tyre sidewall (Not deep enough to reach cords)

x2 Side repeators slightly discoloured

Fail 11 Jan 2016 68,556 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Small cut in N/S/F tyre sidewall (Not deep enough to reach cords)

x2 Side repeators slightly discoloured

Pass 24 Jan 2015 65,253 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 61,915 miles

N/S/R Tyre slightly perished and slightly out of shape

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

Fail 13 Jan 2014 61,915 miles

N/S/R Tyre slightly perished and slightly out of shape

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 59,052 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 59,045 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 56,579 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 10 Jan 2012 56,579 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 26 Jan 2011 50,596 miles

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

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

Slight leak from timing chain tensioner seal

Pass 28 Jan 2010 45,552 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 39,616 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 39,616 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Dec 2007 32,914 miles

n/s wing mirror taped in place but secure

Pass 12 Dec 2006 26,889 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/f tyre worn unevenly

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 WOV is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 FP52 WOV, 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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FP52 WOV is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 10 December 2002.

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