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FY52 RBO

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

144,518 mi
Last recorded144,518 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY52 RBO
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 31 Mar 2022 144,518 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

surface corrosion all around underbody areas

Pass 17 Mar 2021 144,358 miles

corrosion to underside and suspension components

Fail 17 Mar 2021 144,358 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion to underside and suspension components

Pass 22 Jan 2020 143,858 miles

corrosion to front and rear suspension components

o/s/f tyre close to limit

surface corrosion all around underbody areas

Fail 20 Jan 2020 143,858 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

corrosion to front and rear suspension components

o/s/f tyre close to limit

surface corrosion all around underbody areas

Pass 19 Jan 2019 140,159 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

eml light on

nearside front tyre perished

park brake 17% offside rear reading low

Pass 22 Jan 2018 137,239 miles

engine management light on

Fail 18 Jan 2018 137,239 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (2.4.A.3)

engine management light on

Pass 16 Dec 2016 130,416 miles

bonnet release handle missing

engine management light on

Fail 16 Dec 2016 130,416 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

bonnet release handle missing

bonnet release handle missing

engine management light on

Pass 14 Dec 2015 122,712 miles

Engine management light on

Pass 17 Dec 2014 113,892 miles

Corrosion to various areas under vehicle

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Dec 2014 113,892 miles

Corrosion to various areas under vehicle

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 104,646 miles

Both rear axle beam outer bushes spliting

Outer sill covers fitted sills not fully tested

Fail 17 Dec 2013 104,646 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Both rear axle beam outer bushes spliting

Outer sill covers fitted sills not fully tested

Fail 4 Dec 2012 98,658 miles

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

Long handbrake travel

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 98,658 miles

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

Long handbrake travel

Pass 5 Dec 2011 89,333 miles

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

front brake pads getting low

long handbrake travel

Pass 22 Oct 2010 72,233 miles

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

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

long handbrake travel

Pass 30 Oct 2009 56,011 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 38,368 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 32,163 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 25,024 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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FY52 RBO is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 FY52 RBO, 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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FY52 RBO is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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