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HV52 MBU

2002 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

111,440 mi
Last recorded111,440 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV52 MBU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 111,440 miles

rear axle bushes deteriorated

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

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

front brake pipes corroded

front driveshaft seals leaking

Pass 13 Feb 2024 109,167 miles

2x front coil springs corroded

Brake pipes corroded

Front headlamps deteriorated

N/s/r tyre deteriorated 195/60/15

O/s/f driveshaft seal leak

Rear axle bushes deteriorated

Pass 3 Feb 2023 106,365 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

rear axle bushes deteriorated

Pass 16 Feb 2022 103,762 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 101,035 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 99,176 miles

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

headlamps deteriorated

rear brake discs and pads

Fail 23 Mar 2020 99,176 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

front brake pads

headlamps deteriorated

o/s/f tyre deteriorated 195-60-15

rear brake discs and pads

Pass 9 Nov 2018 93,454 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 93,454 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195-60-15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 89,620 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 85,736 miles

exhaust system corroded

rear axle bushes deteriorated

vehicle structure- slight corrosion

Pass 30 Oct 2015 82,322 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1956015 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 78,422 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 74,945 miles

Nearside Front 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 2 Nov 2012 70,301 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 65,832 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 61,389 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 56,517 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 52,845 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 49,361 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 45,265 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 42,116 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 40,339 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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HV52 MBU is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 HV52 MBU, 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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HV52 MBU is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 11 November 2002.

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