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MK52 NVZ

2002 Toyota Corolla

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2023
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

122,061 mi
Last recorded122,061 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2022
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK52 NVZ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2022 122,061 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fuel tank strap corroded

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer sill damaged

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Underbody, chassis and sills corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2022 122,061 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fuel tank strap corroded

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer sill damaged

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Underbody, chassis and sills corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2021 105,060 miles

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer outer sill slightly damaged

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively borderline (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2020 100,243 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

slight corrosion rear inner sills

Pass 24 Sep 2019 92,200 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 82,453 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 75,774 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 68,921 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 59,707 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 50,432 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 41,868 miles

exhaust thin (middle to rear connection)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 33,643 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)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 26,818 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 19,853 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 16,203 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 14,996 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 14,380 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 13,469 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 10,922 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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MK52 NVZ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 MK52 NVZ, 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 MK52 NVZ registered?

MK52 NVZ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 14 September 2002.

Is MK52 NVZ safe to buy?

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