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MA52 VSX

2002 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2025
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,033 mi
Last recorded103,033 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA52 VSX
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2024 103,033 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various spots (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2023 97,385 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to back both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various spots including suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2023 97,385 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to back both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various spots including suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2022 92,721 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced in various spots including suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 88,704 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

all suspension components and chassis has surface corrosion

Fail 4 Sep 2021 88,704 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

all suspension components and chassis has surface corrosion

Pass 3 Sep 2020 85,533 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 82,266 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

Rear heat shield loose

Fail 28 Sep 2019 82,266 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 6 Sep 2018 77,909 miles

General surface corrosion underbody and metal brake pipes.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 74,261 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Sep 2017 74,254 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 71,885 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2016 71,885 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 64,776 miles

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

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

slight oil leak.

Pass 18 Sep 2014 59,374 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 54,682 miles

rear number plate seperating

Pass 27 Sep 2012 50,138 miles

Both rear tyres only just within legal limit

Rear number plate seperating

Pass 22 Sep 2011 44,298 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 39,054 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 34,687 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 30,378 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2007 25,848 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 20,807 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 16,047 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 VSX is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VSX, 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 MA52 VSX registered?

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

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