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MA52 VDV

2002 Toyota Corolla

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

141,071 mi
Last recorded141,071 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA52 VDV
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2020 141,071 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner sills showing signs of corrosion

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive timing case area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front slight bind on brake

Offside Rear Inner sills showing signs of corrosion

Pass 21 Aug 2019 136,255 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 132,655 miles

poor image near side headlamp

Fail 9 Mar 2018 132,643 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users no image or pattern (1.8.A.1a)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

poor image near side headlamp

Pass 6 Mar 2017 121,778 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 111,210 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Mar 2016 111,210 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 10,007 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 89,729 miles

rear brakes slightly binding

Fail 6 Mar 2014 89,720 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 15 Mar 2013 79,098 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 6 Mar 2013 79,098 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 73,824 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

near side and off side fron t tyres close to limit

outer sills have plastic covers unable to check

Fail 4 Feb 2012 73,824 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)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

near side and off side fron t tyres close to limit

outer sills have plastic covers unable to check

Pass 4 Feb 2011 67,539 miles

both front tyres worn close to the wear indicators

Fail 4 Feb 2011 67,538 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front tyres worn close to the wear indicators

Pass 4 Feb 2010 58,493 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 46,945 miles

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

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

Slight travel in handbrake

Fail 5 Feb 2009 46,945 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Slight travel in handbrake

Pass 22 Apr 2008 40,353 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 27 Dec 2007 37,358 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 20,284 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 20,247 miles

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

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

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

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

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 VDV is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 VDV, 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 VDV is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 11 October 2002.

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