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FX52 KGU

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,967 mi
Last recorded117,967 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX52 KGU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2017 117,967 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Sep 2016 109,076 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion outter sill (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded n/s/r and o/s/r (2.4.C.1b)

rear service and rear hand brake needs adjustment

Pass 18 Sep 2015 99,458 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished.

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished.

Rear fuel pipes corroded.

Service brake pedal has slight travel.

underside oil contamination.

Pass 12 Sep 2014 92,908 miles

Battery secured with tie clips.

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp came on when tapped.

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 86,532 miles

Engine undertrays loose.

Exhaust heat shield insecure.

Offside handbrake shoes appear to be grabbing slightly.

Fail 11 Feb 2013 86,532 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine undertrays loose.

Exhaust heat shield insecure.

Offside handbrake shoes appear to be grabbing slightly.

Pass 18 Jan 2012 79,912 miles

n/s wiper blade torn

Fail 6 Jan 2012 79,824 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2011 74,043 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 66,350 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 66,350 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 49,481 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 48,319 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 48,319 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 37,097 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 19,979 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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FX52 KGU is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FX52 KGU, 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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FX52 KGU is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 6 October 2002.

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