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HK52 EKJ

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2025
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

112,183 mi
Last recorded112,183 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK52 EKJ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2024 112,183 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

long travel on park brake

surface corrosion on underside

Pass 5 Dec 2023 110,133 miles

long travel on park brake

surface corrosion on underside

Pass 15 Dec 2022 106,913 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Dec 2022 106,908 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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 98,864 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 96,479 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 94,683 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive timing chain tensioner (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all tyres perished

Fail 28 Nov 2019 94,683 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive timing chain tensioner (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all tyres perished

Pass 6 Dec 2018 91,036 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2018 91,036 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 86,138 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2017 86,138 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

All tyre valves perished/splitting

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel tight to rotate.

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 80,640 miles

all tyre valves slightly perished

Pass 24 Nov 2015 76,488 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 76,488 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 71,346 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 71,346 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 66,224 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 60,999 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 54,544 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Dec 2011 54,544 miles

Offside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2010 48,309 miles

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

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

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

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 14 Dec 2009 43,300 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 37,537 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 37,537 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 31,880 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 26,261 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 20,074 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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HK52 EKJ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HK52 EKJ, 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 HK52 EKJ registered?

HK52 EKJ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 17 December 2002.

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