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MA52 VUV

2002 Toyota Corolla

Green Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2024
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

88,142 mi
Last recorded88,142 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2023
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA52 VUV
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2023 88,142 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Dec 2023 88,142 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 76,747 miles

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2022 76,745 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 71,260 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front wish bones (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 69,418 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin hard to see (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin hard to see (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hoise (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 69,418 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin hard to see (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin hard to see (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hoise (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 68,377 miles

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

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security suspension and rear chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 66,549 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded top coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2017 63,133 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 58,245 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 55,369 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 52,783 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 49,071 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 45,521 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 40,930 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 38,952 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 35,352 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 31,374 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 27,538 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 24,090 miles

front brake pads getting low

high level brake lamp inop

Pass 16 Sep 2005 19,542 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 VUV is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Green with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 VUV, 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 VUV registered?

MA52 VUV is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 26 September 2002.

Is MA52 VUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA52 VUV shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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