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HY52 MVW

2002 Toyota Corolla

Green Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

140,616 mi
Last recorded140,616 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY52 MVW
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2018 140,616 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Fail 29 Jun 2018 140,612 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 134,638 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear brake binding

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2017 134,638 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear brake binding

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 127,593 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front brake binding

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door (8.1.2a)

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

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

engine oil level on low dip stick mark

Fail 10 Jun 2016 127,593 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front brake binding

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door (8.1.2a)

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

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

engine oil level on low dip stick mark

Pass 27 May 2015 121,967 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)

offside and nearside front brakes slight binding.

Pass 13 Jun 2014 117,036 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

front offside brake slight binding.

Fail 13 Jun 2014 117,036 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

front offside brake slight binding.

Pass 14 Jun 2013 109,877 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 106,054 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 102,743 miles

both front tyres on 3mm

Fail 21 Sep 2010 95,649 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn

o/s/f brake pads low

slight oil leaks

Pass 21 Sep 2010 95,649 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

o/s/f brake pads low

slight oil leaks

Pass 28 Sep 2009 86,677 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 76,152 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 67,789 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006

slight damage to side wall of o/s/f tyre

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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HY52 MVW is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Green with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HY52 MVW, 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 HY52 MVW registered?

HY52 MVW is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is HY52 MVW safe to buy?

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