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LK52 PVU

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

124,766 mi
Last recorded124,766 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK52 PVU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2020 124,766 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s/r brake pad getting low

n/s/r tyre perishing badly/stepping/distortion in tyre(borderline pass)recommend tyre

Fail 10 Feb 2020 124,766 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine running on 3 cylinders

n/s/r brake pad getting low

n/s/r tyre perishing badly/stepping/distortion in tyre(borderline pass)recommend tyre

Pass 15 Feb 2019 117,584 miles

n/s/f brake discs blue discoloured pads signs of getting hot ect

n/s/r tyre perishing/some distortion/stepping of tyre (recommend tyre)

oil leak engine/gearbox

radiator fan running all time

Fail 14 Feb 2019 117,584 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

n/s/f brake discs blue discoloured pads signs of getting hot ect

n/s/r tyre perishing/some distortion/stepping of tyre (recommend tyre)

oil leak engine/gearbox

radiator fan running all time

Pass 14 Feb 2018 109,782 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Feb 2018 109,782 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 100,863 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 100,797 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (5.2.6)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 93,258 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 88,828 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 14 Feb 2014 84,520 miles

Inner Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 84,520 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 79,884 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

high level brake light not working

Pass 14 Feb 2013 79,884 miles

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

high level brake light not working

Pass 17 Jan 2012 74,925 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 74,925 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 72,318 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 71,787 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

osr light cluster damaged

Pass 26 Mar 2010 62,572 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 62,572 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 9 Apr 2009 52,457 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 52,446 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2008 41,931 miles

advert / sticker above tax disc should be removed

front brake pads getting low

imbalance on rear brakes

noise from hanbrake shoes during brake test , recommend inspection

note ; body damage at n/s/r , n/s/f bumper

slight imbalance on front brakes

Fail 5 Apr 2007 31,154 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear wiper starting to split

slight imbalance on front & rear brakes

Pass 5 Apr 2007 31,154 miles

rear wiper starting to split

slight imbalance on front & rear brakes

Pass 13 Apr 2006 22,905 miles

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

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

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

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

body damage to nearside rear quarter

offside front tyre is on limit

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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LK52 PVU is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 LK52 PVU, 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 LK52 PVU registered?

LK52 PVU is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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