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KF52 LWZ

2002 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

132,782 mi
Last recorded132,782 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF52 LWZ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 132,782 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 128,903 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive FROM OIL FILTER (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTRE TO REAR JOIN (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Sep 2024 128,877 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 123,964 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2022 118,578 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 114,015 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 114,015 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 110,373 miles

Nearside Headlight bracket broken. but lamp still secure.

Fail 15 Sep 2020 110,357 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlight bracket broken. but lamp still secure.

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 106,741 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 106,725 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both requires dressing. (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 101,241 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 6 Sep 2017 96,041 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2017 96,041 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both glazed. (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 90,506 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 90,506 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 85,594 miles

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

child seat offside rear.

nearside front tyre has damage to outer wall.

Fail 9 Sep 2015 85,594 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

child seat offside rear.

nearside front tyre has damage to outer wall.

Pass 8 Sep 2014 77,652 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

child seat offside rear.

Fail 8 Sep 2014 77,652 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

child seat offside rear.

Pass 11 Sep 2013 71,274 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 65,011 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 59,396 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 35,804 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 35,804 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 48,911 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 40,090 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 29,140 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 19,958 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2005 14,039 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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KF52 LWZ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KF52 LWZ, 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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KF52 LWZ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 11 September 2002.

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