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MA52 DRV

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

114,826 mi
Last recorded114,826 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2021
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA52 DRV
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2021 114,826 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 107,269 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 101,159 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on Both Edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Both Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Sep 2019 101,155 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on Both Edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Both Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 89,221 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 74,662 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit Strong advisory. 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Sep 2017 74,662 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Hazy light units (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Perished. (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Hazy light units (1.8.A.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit Strong advisory. 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 59,670 miles

rear registration plate in very poor condition

Pass 28 Sep 2015 45,632 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2014 37,390 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2013 31,855 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 27,005 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 22,737 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2011 22,737 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 11 Sep 2010 18,542 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 16,108 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 16,108 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2008 13,505 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 10,795 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 7,460 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 4,343 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 DRV is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DRV, 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 DRV is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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