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KD52 KSE

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

105,552 mi
Last recorded105,552 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD52 KSE
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 105,552 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2026 105,552 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2025 104,028 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 102,214 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Aug 2024 102,213 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 100,126 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 98,407 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 96,660 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2020 95,161 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 92,654 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 89,133 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2017 86,125 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 82,899 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2016 82,899 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 79,933 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2015 79,933 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 76,908 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2014 73,699 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jan 2014 73,699 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 70,220 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 67,164 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 63,305 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 60,159 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 53,645 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 46,505 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 37,846 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 27,042 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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KD52 KSE is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 KD52 KSE, 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 KD52 KSE registered?

KD52 KSE is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 27 November 2002.

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