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MA52 VVS

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

59,144 mi
Last recorded59,144 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 59,144 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 1 Jul 2025 57,606 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 56,603 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 55,284 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 53,666 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 51,923 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 49,930 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 46,942 miles

both track rod end ball joint covers deteriorated

Fail 2 Apr 2019 56,942 miles

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

both track rod end ball joint covers deteriorated

rear tyre valves deteriorated

Pass 17 Apr 2018 43,673 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 40,136 miles

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

Nearside Front binding slighty

Rear coil spring corroded both rear coil springs (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 40,136 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front binding slighty

Rear coil spring corroded both rear coil springs (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 35,964 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 31,830 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 31,830 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 May 2014 27,689 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 27,689 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 25,675 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 25,675 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 2,413 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 2,413 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 22,861 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 20,512 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 18,682 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 16,310 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 13,098 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2005 10,481 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 VVS is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VVS, 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 VVS registered?

MA52 VVS is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 28 September 2002.

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The MOT history for MA52 VVS shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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