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KW52 MBW

2002 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

136,257 mi
Last recorded136,257 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW52 MBW
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2015 136,257 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 125,147 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 112,753 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 112,753 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 97,751 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 86,689 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 86,445 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front discs wearing thin

Pass 7 Sep 2010 77,677 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake discs worn

Fail 31 Aug 2010 77,510 miles

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

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Front Disc's worn

Pass 3 Sep 2009 68,991 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2009 68,804 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 59,502 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 48,411 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 38,571 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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KW52 MBW is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KW52 MBW, 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 KW52 MBW registered?

KW52 MBW is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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