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HF52 PKO

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

62,420 mi
Last recorded62,420 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF52 PKO
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 62,420 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2025 62,419 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2024 59,718 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively Advice replacing (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Engine cover fitted

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlights deteriorated - Both

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Undertrays fitted

Fail 30 Sep 2024 59,718 miles

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

Drive belt worn, but not excessively Advice replacing (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Engine cover fitted

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlights deteriorated - Both

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2023 57,275 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 54,922 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 12 Sep 2022 54,922 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

items removed from boot to carry out inspection

Pass 14 Sep 2021 53,149 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Fail 14 Sep 2021 53,149 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both Sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 50,424 miles

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

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

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

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 46,455 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 46,455 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 39,094 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 31,427 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre inner edge devoid of tread

Offside Rear tyre wearing unevenly

Fail 1 Sep 2017 31,427 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre inner edge devoid of tread

Offside Rear tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 8 Sep 2016 25,380 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 20,796 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 19,938 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 19,265 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 18,432 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 17,391 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 16,603 miles

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

slight wear front brake discs

Pass 11 Sep 2009 15,629 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 14,158 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 12,655 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 10,676 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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HF52 PKO is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 HF52 PKO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HF52 PKO registered?

HF52 PKO is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 14 September 2002.

Is HF52 PKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF52 PKO shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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