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KY52 CSU

2002 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

89,992 mi
Last recorded89,992 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY52 CSU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 89,992 miles

noise from engine

Fail 3 Oct 2025 89,883 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

noise from engine

Pass 2 Oct 2024 73,225 miles

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2024 73,225 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 66,347 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 61,185 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 58,382 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 58,349 miles

Offside Front BRAKE BINDING

Fail 2 Sep 2020 58,349 miles

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

Offside Front BRAKE BINDING

Pass 9 Sep 2019 58,076 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 55,369 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 53,278 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 51,090 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 48,687 miles

offside wiper rubber split

Pass 15 Sep 2014 46,770 miles

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

battery secured with piece of wood

Pass 9 Sep 2013 44,331 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 41,856 miles

Front number plate starting to delaminate. (not excessive)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Sep 2012 41,856 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front number plate starting to delaminate. (not excessive)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 39,315 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 39,315 miles

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

Front wipers smearing screen but still giving an adequate view of the road

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 36,722 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 33,903 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 29,088 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 24,615 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 20,012 miles

offside rear tyre wearing unevenly †nearside front tyre 2mm on outer edge

Pass 15 Sep 2005 14,524 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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KY52 CSU is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 KY52 CSU, 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 KY52 CSU registered?

KY52 CSU is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 19 September 2002.

Is KY52 CSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY52 CSU shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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