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LK52 VAE

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

60,711 mi
Last recorded60,711 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK52 VAE
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2019 60,711 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 60,711 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 57,650 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ILLUMINATED

OFFSIDE FRONT PLUS NEARSIDE FRONT AND REAR BRAKES SHOWING SIGNS OF BINDING

Fail 15 Feb 2018 57,602 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ILLUMINATED

OFFSIDE FRONT PLUS NEARSIDE FRONT AND REAR BRAKES SHOWING SIGNS OF BINDING

Pass 15 Dec 2016 53,884 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 51,995 miles

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

engine light on

slight binding nearside front

Fail 3 Dec 2015 51,994 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect NO PATTERN (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect NO PATTERN (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault srs light on (5.4.2)

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

engine light on

slight binding nearside front

Pass 10 Dec 2014 49,224 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 41,775 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 37,889 miles

Engine management light on

Pass 8 Nov 2011 36,035 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 36,035 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 34,357 miles

Brake pads 60 per cent worn

Engine management light on

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Lip on front brake discs

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Tyres thread wear tell tale wearing

Pass 8 Dec 2009 31,142 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 31,142 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 28,443 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 28,443 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 24,630 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 21,292 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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LK52 VAE is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LK52 VAE, 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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LK52 VAE is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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