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MA52 VVP

2002 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests31 (23 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate74.2%

Mileage

96,735 mi
Last recorded96,735 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

23 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 96,735 miles
Fail 18 May 2026 96,735 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 95,522 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2025 95,522 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 94,380 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Jun 2024 94,380 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers smearing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 93,257 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded at connection

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

Fail 9 Jun 2023 93,257 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded at connection

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers smearing screen (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 91,776 miles

Corrosion under vehicle

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked 195/65 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked 195/60 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Jun 2022 91,775 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Corrosion under vehicle

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked 195/65 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked 195/60 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 90,287 miles

General underbody corrosion

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

Pass 28 May 2020 89,970 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 87,818 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 81,900 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2018 81,894 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 78,352 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/6015 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 75,010 miles

Offside Front tyre at 3mm

Pass 16 Jun 2015 69,922 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2015 69,922 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 63,204 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 58,542 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 54,682 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2012 54,682 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 49,175 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 46,076 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 42,288 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 37,637 miles

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

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

noise from top of engine

Pass 20 Nov 2006 31,586 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 19,984 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 19,960 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 18,734 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 VVP is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.2%.

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 VVP, 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 VVP is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 16 October 2002.

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