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KY52 CVL

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

138,019 mi
Last recorded138,019 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY52 CVL
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 138,019 miles

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive n\s + o\s corrosion inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2025 137,912 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive n\s + o\s corrosion inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2024 127,131 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box to back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n\s + o\s inner sills rusty (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 106,185 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2023 106,177 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 96,191 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated OS+NS (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 87,996 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2020 87,990 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2020 85,965 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Apr 2020 85,965 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 82,134 miles

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2019 82,134 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 80,010 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 77,742 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 76,075 miles

Body has slight corrosion Both rear inner sills / jacking points (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front lower arms outer ball joints (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 74,919 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 13 Apr 2015 74,919 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 73,952 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 69,697 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 66,393 miles

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)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 61,443 miles

front brake discs slight worn (lipped)

front tyres worn / wearing on inner edges

nearside front tyre wearing low on tread

nearside front wiper blade split at ends

Fail 11 Apr 2011 61,443 miles

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

front brake discs slight worn (lipped)

front tyres worn / wearing on inner edges

nearside front tyre wearing low on tread

nearside front wiper blade split at ends

Pass 23 Mar 2010 55,046 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 55,046 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 48,146 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 42,144 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 36,794 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 29,170 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 CVL is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 KY52 CVL, 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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KY52 CVL is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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