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MA52 VZF

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

149,361 mi
Last recorded149,361 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA52 VZF
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2016 149,361 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm at lowest point (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm at lowest point (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view glass cracked (8.1.2a)

drivers bottom door pin worn (hinge pin)

rear washers inop

slight play in n/s/f track rod (tie bar)

Fail 17 Dec 2016 149,350 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm at lowest point (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm at lowest point (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view glass cracked (8.1.2a)

drivers bottom door pin worn (hinge pin)

rear washers inop

slight play in n/s/f track rod (tie bar)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 140,594 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 130,467 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 Dec 2014 130,467 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 120,414 miles

covers fitted not allowing full inspection

offside headlamp pattern poor image

Fail 3 Dec 2013 120,453 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

rear of front discs corroded

rear wiper split

Pass 20 Dec 2012 113,036 miles

Airbag light on dash

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside rear tyre wearin low on inside edge

Fail 20 Dec 2012 113,036 miles

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

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

Airbag light on dash

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside rear tyre wearin low on inside edge

Pass 9 Dec 2011 88,853 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 88,853 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Airbag light on dash

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front door check strap broke

Pass 9 Nov 2010 78,472 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2010 78,358 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 69,310 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 59,034 miles

Offside front wiper worn!

Rear wioer rubber split!

Fail 30 Sep 2008 59,034 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside front wiper worn!

Rear wioer rubber split!

Pass 26 Sep 2007 50,262 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 38,348 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 38,348 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2005 31,566 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 VZF is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver 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 VZF, 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 VZF is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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