CarVerify

Free Car Check

HK52 EKL

2002 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

158,765 mi
Last recorded158,765 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Toyota
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK52 EKL
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2021 158,765 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 158,765 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 150,793 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 144,183 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer sill damage

hand brake travel high

Fail 23 Oct 2019 144,148 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer sill damage

hand brake travel high

Pass 2 Oct 2018 134,432 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 125,602 miles

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

Nearside rear outer sill damaged

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 112,358 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 26 Oct 2016 112,358 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Oct 2015 104,676 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 94,054 miles

both front tyres worn and tread low on inner edges

both headlamps faded

Pass 23 Oct 2013 85,953 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 77,174 miles

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 14 Sep 2011 69,761 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2011 69,761 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 63,697 miles

all brake pads are worn slightly low

Pass 4 Nov 2009 56,468 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 49,652 miles

Front number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Nov 2007 43,051 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 35,320 miles

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

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
Full Toyota Corolla reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

HK52 EKL is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HK52 EKL, 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

How do I check the history of HK52 EKL?

You can check the full history of HK52 EKL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was HK52 EKL registered?

HK52 EKL is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 19 December 2002.

Is HK52 EKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK52 EKL shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HK52 EKL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on HK52 EKL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.