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MA52 VWM

2002 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

227,458 mi
Last recorded227,458 miles
Recorded on19 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA52 VWM
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 May 2018 227,458 miles

fuel pipes and brake pipes corroding, under body and suspension corroded

Fail 18 May 2018 227,456 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens worn (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Direction indicators not working full side (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

fuel pipes and brake pipes corroding, under body and suspension corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2017 215,540 miles

exhasut heat shield loose, suspension, exhaust and under body corroded, headlight lens worn

Fail 12 Apr 2017 215,535 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

exhasut heat shield loose, suspension, exhaust and under body corroded, headlight lens worn

Pass 11 Mar 2016 205,942 miles

front discs and rear discs corroded, fuel pipes and vehicle chassis & body corroded

headlight lens worn, engine oil leak, n/s/f tyre very close to limit

Fail 21 Feb 2015 198,684 miles

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

underbody-sills-arches-sill caps-springs-components corroding,brake discs corroding,oil leak,nearside steering rackrod balljoint slight play

Pass 21 Feb 2015 198,684 miles

underbody-sills-arches-sill caps-springs-components corroding,brake discs corroding,oil leak,nearside steering rackrod balljoint slight play

Fail 20 Feb 2015 198,623 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight oil leak engine

underbody etc very dry and rusty

n/s front wiper blade split on end

o/s front brake slight binding

all brake discs rusty on surfaces

Pass 28 Sep 2013 192,497 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2012 168,325 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Sep 2012 168,325 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)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2011 159,388 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 159,388 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 149,695 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2009 139,315 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 124,821 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 102,506 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2007 102,506 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Sep 2006 79,550 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2006 79,550 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)

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

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 VWM is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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