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HG52 NCA

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

115,212 mi
Last recorded115,212 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG52 NCA
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2017 115,212 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced slightly weak pattern (1.7.5a)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside rear inner wings (2.4.A.3)

exhaust emission smokey first rev close to limits

offside rear tyre worn uneven

rear axle & torsion bar slightly corroded

rear wiper not clearing screen

Fail 8 Jul 2017 115,212 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced slightly weak pattern (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside rear inner wings (2.4.A.3)

exhaust emission smokey first rev close to limits

offside rear tyre worn uneven

rear axle & torsion bar slightly corroded

rear wiper not clearing screen

Pass 21 Jun 2016 109,502 miles

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

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by pitting axle (2.4.E.1b)

offside front brake slight rubbing

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

rear wiper spliting

slight travel on parking brake

Fail 21 Jun 2016 109,502 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by pitting axle (2.4.E.1b)

offside front brake slight rubbing

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

rear wiper spliting

slight imbalance of front brakes

slight travel on parking brake

Fail 4 Jul 2015 105,165 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

rear wiper spliting

Pass 4 Jul 2015 105,165 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

rear wiper spliting

Pass 11 Jul 2014 99,448 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

brake pedal anti slip slightly worn

exhaust emissions slightly smokey first rev

rear axle torsion bar slightly corroded

slight bearing noise from aux belt area

Fail 10 Jul 2014 99,444 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

brake pedal anti slip slightly worn

exhaust emissions slightly smokey first rev

offside front brake slightly rubbing

offside rear brake rubbing

rear axle torsion bar slightly corroded

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

slight bearing noise from aux belt area

Fail 13 Jul 2013 93,492 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

exhaust emissions slightly smokey first rev close to limit

rear brake pads slightly rubbing

slight noise from aux belt bearings

Pass 13 Jul 2013 93,492 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

exhaust emissions slightly smokey first rev close to limit

rear brake pads slightly rubbing

slight noise from aux belt bearings

Pass 12 Jul 2012 88,244 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 May 2011 84,193 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 84,178 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 4 May 2010 83,712 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 80,816 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 80,816 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 76,146 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 71,173 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 65,171 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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HG52 NCA is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 HG52 NCA, 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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HG52 NCA is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 22 October 2002.

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