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MV52 LHD

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2024
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

143,266 mi
Last recorded143,266 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2023
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV52 LHD
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2023 143,266 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 138,658 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 134,372 miles

Surface corrosion throughout underside

Pass 10 Dec 2020 130,774 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play Play - no noise (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2019 126,355 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 120,012 miles

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

outer sills covered

Fail 12 Dec 2018 120,001 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

outer sills covered

Pass 6 Dec 2017 110,532 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 97,620 miles

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 89,139 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 81,126 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front and nearside rear brakes slight bind

Pass 28 Nov 2013 73,776 miles

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

n/s wing mirror cracked

Pass 6 Dec 2012 67,385 miles

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

nearside mirror slightly cracked

Fail 6 Dec 2012 67,385 miles

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

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

nearside mirror slightly cracked

Pass 13 Dec 2011 60,758 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 54,582 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 48,267 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 42,340 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2007 34,394 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 27,661 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2005 21,617 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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MV52 LHD is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 MV52 LHD, 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 MV52 LHD registered?

MV52 LHD is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 12 September 2002.

Is MV52 LHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV52 LHD shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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