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MA52 CVD

2002 Toyota Corolla

Black Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2023
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

136,918 mi
Last recorded136,918 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2022
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA52 CVD
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2022 136,918 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2022 136,899 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 129,795 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 129,783 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 119,535 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

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

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

Rear under body of car is corroded

handbrake is loose

Fail 7 Aug 2020 119,535 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect possible fault with bulb (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

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

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

Rear under body of car is corroded

handbrake is loose

Pass 13 Aug 2019 115,028 miles

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre- (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

offside mirror cover missing

Fail 13 Aug 2019 115,028 miles

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre- (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

offside mirror cover missing

Pass 22 Aug 2018 105,655 miles

hand brake high

rear exhaust blowing

wipers poor

Pass 24 Aug 2017 99,927 miles

battery slightly insecure

both rear brake discs badly lipped and worn

both rear inner sills starting to corrode

both rear tyres getting low in tread and cracking in treads and sidewalls

o/s door mirror cover missing

poor dip beam images headlamps oxidized strong advise

rear exhaust joints and pipe in poor condition

Fail 24 Aug 2017 99,927 miles

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

battery slightly insecure

both rear brake discs badly lipped and worn

both rear inner sills starting to corrode

both rear tyres getting low in tread and cracking in treads and sidewalls

o/s door mirror cover missing

poor dip beam images headlamps oxidized strong advise

rear exhaust joints and pipe in poor condition

Pass 19 Aug 2016 94,683 miles

slight play N/S steering rack end

Battery slightly insecure

High level stop lamp inop

O/S door mirror shroud missing

both front and rear brake discs slightly lipped pads appear ok

both front headlamps frosted poor images

both rear tyres just starting to get low in tread

slight bind N/S/F hub

slight bind N/S/R hub

Pass 13 Aug 2015 90,530 miles

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

battery slightly insecure

both rear inner sills starting to corrode and outer sill covers fitted

front and rear brake discs worn all pads appear ok

high level stop light inop

play in n/s steering rack end

poor dip beam images headlamps frosted

slight engine oil leak

Fail 13 Aug 2015 90,530 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

battery slightly insecure

both rear inner sills starting to corrode and outer sill covers fitted

front and rear brake discs worn all pads appear ok

high level stop light inop

play in n/s steering rack end

poor dip beam images headlamps frosted

slight engine oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2014 86,024 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front brake discs lipped

both front tyres waring on edges and cracking in treads

o/s door mirror poor and insecure

poor dip beam images headlamps frosted

Fail 14 Aug 2014 86,022 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front brake discs lipped

both front tyres waring on edges and cracking in treads

o/s door mirror poor and insecure

poor dip beam images headlamps frosted

Pass 15 Aug 2013 81,983 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear brake discs lipped and worn

both rear tyresstarting to get low in tread

front wiper blades poor

high level brake light inop

o/s door mirror glass insecure

slight engine and transmission oil leaks

Pass 9 Aug 2012 75,977 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres starting to get low in tread

e.m.l on

noise from engine

o/s door mirror glass insecure

Pass 11 Aug 2011 71,294 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front wishbone rear bushes worn

both rear tyres very low in tread and uneven wear

front valance insecure

o/s door mirror slightly insecure

rear no/plate fading

Pass 28 Jul 2010 66,520 miles

both rear tyres low tread uneven wear

handbrake lever long travel

o/s/door mirror insecure

rear no/plate fading

rear wiper blade split

Fail 28 Jul 2010 66,518 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres low tread uneven wear

handbrake lever long travel

o/s/door mirror insecure

rear no/plate fading

rear wiper blade split

Fail 7 Aug 2009 60,970 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

engine sump damaged

rear number plate fading

rear pads low

rear wiper torn

Pass 7 Aug 2009 60,970 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine sump damaged

rear number plate fading

rear pads low

rear wiper torn

Fail 15 Aug 2008 54,787 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear number plate fading

rear wiper

Pass 15 Aug 2008 54,787 miles

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

rear number plate fading

rear wiper

Pass 16 Aug 2007 47,975 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 43,324 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 32,619 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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MA52 CVD is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 MA52 CVD, 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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MA52 CVD is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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