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MA52 VWL

2002 Toyota Corolla

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

140,001 mi
Last recorded140,001 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2013
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2013 140,001 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 132,164 miles

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

n/s/r fuel pipe heavily corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2011 124,280 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine management and trc lights on

Pass 10 Nov 2010 112,577 miles

engine management lamp on

Pass 9 Nov 2009 98,792 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 82,409 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 64,559 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 46,712 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 46,712 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 VWL is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VWL, 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 VWL registered?

MA52 VWL is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 25 September 2002.

Is MA52 VWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA52 VWL shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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