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HY52 NWD

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

147,192 mi
Last recorded147,192 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY52 NWD
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 147,192 miles

Handbrake lever long travel

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 1 Sep 2025 147,192 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Handbrake lever long travel

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 143,381 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Small hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 138,592 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Small hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 130,381 miles

fuel tank/exhaust heatshield corroded and loose

handbrake travel long

n/s mirror damaged

Fail 26 Jul 2022 130,381 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

fuel tank/exhaust heatshield corroded and loose

handbrake travel long

n/s mirror damaged

Pass 4 Aug 2021 124,952 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 119,074 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 2 Aug 2019 113,859 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Aug 2019 113,859 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 109,438 miles

195/65/15

poor head lamp beam pattern both sides

Fail 23 Jul 2018 109,438 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

195/65/15

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front metal shim sticking out of caliper

Pass 25 Jul 2017 106,289 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres wearing thin 195/65/15

poor beam pattern both headlights

rear wiper blade missing

Pass 2 Aug 2016 102,059 miles

195/65r15

poor beam pattern both sides

Fail 1 Aug 2016 102,058 miles

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

195/65r15

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both rear tyres close to wear bars

poor beam pattern both sides

Pass 4 Aug 2015 90,766 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 90,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

195/65r15

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres close to wearbars

nearside petrol tank strap rubber lining loose

travel on handbrake lever

Pass 6 Aug 2014 83,812 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

poor beam patterns both sides

Fail 1 Aug 2014 83,811 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

long handbrake travel

poor beam patterns both sides

Pass 8 Jul 2013 72,523 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 60,596 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 50,105 miles

Limited reserve handbrake travel

Rear number plate poor condition

Pass 15 Jul 2010 34,391 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 23,331 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 19,023 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 14,443 miles

long handbrake travel

Pass 1 Sep 2006 11,805 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 NWD is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 NWD, 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 NWD registered?

HY52 NWD is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 15 October 2002.

Is HY52 NWD safe to buy?

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