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MT52 KGU

2002 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

80,698 mi
Last recorded80,698 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT52 KGU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 9 Mar 2026 80,698 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 76,288 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 71,682 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 66,803 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 62,201 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 57,651 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 53,948 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 50,978 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 47,498 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 44,109 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 42,163 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 41,792 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 41,329 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 40,786 miles

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

both rear tyres perrished on sidewalls

Pass 25 Nov 2011 39,874 miles

Both rear tyres perrished

Pass 26 Nov 2010 38,808 miles

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit (196 60 15 88v )

Pass 25 Nov 2009 38,126 miles

both rear tyres starting to perrish

Pass 13 Nov 2008 35,494 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 31,641 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

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

passenger wiper smearing slightly

Pass 22 Nov 2006 28,088 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 23,907 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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MT52 KGU is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MT52 KGU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MT52 KGU registered?

MT52 KGU is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 28 November 2002.

Is MT52 KGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT52 KGU shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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