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LK52 VBA

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

102,182 mi
Last recorded102,182 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 102,182 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 101,304 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2023 101,304 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 May 2022 100,076 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 21 May 2022 100,075 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 14 May 2021 98,104 miles

front number plate damaged

metal brake pipes corroding

rear number plate deteriorating, but not likely to be misread

scratches to screen

slight damage to front bumper

Fail 14 May 2021 98,104 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

front number plate damaged

metal brake pipes corroding

rear number plate deteriorating, but not likely to be misread

scratches to screen

slight damage to front bumper

Pass 19 May 2020 96,330 miles

damage to N/S/F bumper

slight damage to front number plate

Fail 19 May 2020 96,328 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

damage to N/S/F bumper

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 17 May 2019 93,268 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 93,268 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 May 2018 86,860 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

damage to front bumper

damage to offside outer sill

engine covers fitted

Fail 22 May 2018 86,860 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

damage to front bumper

damage to offside outer sill

engine covers fitted

Pass 5 May 2017 81,440 miles

Oil leak ()

damage to offside outer sill

engine cover & under tray fitted

Fail 4 May 2017 81,440 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low prs (1.8)

Nearside Front wheel bearing not tested

Offside headlamp has condensation in lens

Oil leak ()

damage to offside outer sill

engine cover & under tray fitted

Pass 5 May 2016 72,645 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front headlamp has slight damage

Offside Front tyre has a nail in

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine management light on

Fail 4 May 2016 72,645 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute all (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front headlamp has slight damage

Offside Front tyre has a nail in

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine management light on

Pass 3 Jun 2015 66,984 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 59,405 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 Jun 2013 57,070 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 57,070 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 20 Jun 2012 56,161 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2012 56,161 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2011 54,076 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 50,475 miles

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

handbrake lever has high travel

Pass 8 Jun 2009 45,385 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 39,258 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 35,061 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 27,007 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 VBA is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 VBA, 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 VBA registered?

LK52 VBA is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 October 2002.

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