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HS52 DXL

2002 Toyota Corolla

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2023
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

197,414 mi
Last recorded197,414 miles
Recorded on17 May 2022
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS52 DXL
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 May 2022 197,414 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL REAR PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR CHASSIS MEMBERS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH FRONT AND IN VERY POOR CONDITION (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 194,941 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

both front tyre valves deteriorating

Pass 12 May 2020 193,459 miles

Both front tyres perished

Engine covers

Front brake discs slightly deteriorated

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

Pass 13 May 2019 189,482 miles

covers fitted

engine has slight oil leak

Pass 11 May 2018 184,813 miles

Engine cover fitted

Engine management light on

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 May 2017 180,722 miles

Battery light on

Both rear tyres perished

Eml light on

Engine covers/undertrays

Offside rear tyre on 2.5mm + badly worn on inner edge

oil leak

Fail 9 May 2017 180,722 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Battery light on

Both rear tyres perished

Eml light on

Engine covers/undertrays

Offside rear tyre on 2.5mm + badly worn on inner edge

oil leak

Pass 11 May 2016 173,184 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake squeeking but all working ok

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 195/60r15 (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

battery warning lamp staying on slightly

both windscreen wiperblades split but clearing the screen

engine managment warning lamp staying on

oil leak from rear of headgasket

powersteering oil level low

Pass 27 Apr 2015 158,693 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all four tyres perishing + nearside rear worn on edges

eml light on

Pass 14 May 2014 146,456 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 133,428 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 116,589 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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HS52 DXL is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 HS52 DXL, 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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HS52 DXL is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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