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KV52 NTC

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,584 mi
Last recorded125,584 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2023
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV52 NTC
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2023 125,584 miles

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 125,355 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front to rear at rear (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2021 124,623 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 124,188 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 124,188 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 123,626 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 121,921 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2018 121,921 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2017 118,925 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 114,909 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 27 Aug 2016 114,909 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2015 110,458 miles

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

o/s/f tyre badly worn on outer edge

Fail 29 Aug 2015 110,458 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre badly worn on outer edge

Pass 30 Aug 2014 105,170 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

front wipers split

Fail 30 Aug 2014 105,170 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

front wipers split

Pass 28 Aug 2013 99,205 miles

both front headlights dim

front wipers worn

high level brake light not working

Fail 28 Aug 2013 99,205 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front headlights dim

front wipers worn

high level brake light not working

Pass 30 Aug 2012 93,930 miles

advise windscreen has damage in zone A outside of the wiper swept area

Fail 30 Aug 2012 93,930 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

advise windscreen has damage in zone A outside of the wiper swept area

Pass 30 Aug 2011 88,329 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2011 56,681 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 82,759 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 31 Aug 2010 82,759 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Aug 2009 25,923 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

light play in n/s/f wheel

Pass 28 Aug 2008 67,577 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 57,561 miles

Both front wiper blades are splitting

Pass 7 Aug 2006 49,450 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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KV52 NTC 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 66.7%.

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 KV52 NTC, 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 KV52 NTC registered?

KV52 NTC is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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The MOT history for KV52 NTC shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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