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FX52 KWM

2002 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

121,112 mi
Last recorded121,112 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX52 KWM
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2022 121,112 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slight lump sidewall

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

Fail 10 Mar 2022 121,111 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slight lump sidewall

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 110,746 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin **Borderline replace asap** (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front slight play detected at the wheel

Nearside Rear Parking brake effort poor- adjustment / repair maybe required

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge **Borderline replace asap** (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge **Borderline replace asap** (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 99,068 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 88,814 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 81,428 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 81,428 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

eml on

Pass 20 Feb 2017 77,718 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 77,718 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 75,334 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 71,894 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2014 68,724 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Fail 17 Feb 2014 68,724 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2013 64,668 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear tyre tread gettiong low

Fail 20 Feb 2013 64,664 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear tyre tread gettiong low

Pass 6 Mar 2012 59,454 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

handbrake travel could be better

Pass 1 Mar 2011 53,392 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 46,545 miles

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

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

rear brake pads look worn

Pass 17 Feb 2009 39,187 miles

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

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

both front brake discs are very worn

both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

Oil leak

Fail 17 Feb 2009 39,187 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both front brake discs are very worn

both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

Oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2008 31,883 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 24,390 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 16,017 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 KWM is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 FX52 KWM, 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 FX52 KWM registered?

FX52 KWM is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is FX52 KWM safe to buy?

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