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MV52 XKB

2002 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

173,186 mi
Last recorded173,186 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV52 XKB
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2018 173,186 miles

Brake hose slightly chafed os and ns front (3.6.B.4d)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured os and ns front (1.4.A.2f)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened os and ns front (2.4.G.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os and ns rear inner wheel arches/body (5.2.6)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os and ns front body/chassis (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os and ns front inner flitches under arches (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os and ns rear inner sills,body,chassis and inner wheel arches (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os and ns rear outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os rear outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

headlight lenses deteriorated and slightly poor pattern

ns rear tyre wearing uneven

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear, advise rpelacement (6.3.1d)

sill and under arch covers fitted probably covering corrosion

Fail 14 Feb 2018 172,972 miles

Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part os and ns front (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner flitch near strut top mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag fault light lit (5.4.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded os rear inner wheel arch at front (2.4.A.3)

Brake hose slightly chafed os and ns front (3.6.B.4d)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured os and ns front (1.4.A.2f)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened os and ns front (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body (5.2.6)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os and ns front body/chassis (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ns rear inner wheel arch at front (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os and ns front inner flitches near strut top mounts (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os and ns rear inner sills ,body and chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

headlight lenses deteriorated and pattern poor

ns rear tyre wearing uneven

plastic sill and under arch covers fitted covering corrosion

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear ,advise replacement (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 166,915 miles

head lamp patterns faint

rear brake discs corroded

under vehicle corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2016 155,396 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 141,242 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 21 Mar 2015 140,995 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 132,974 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 124,277 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 116,334 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 116,334 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2011 108,917 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 103,579 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 103,597 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 96,146 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 96,146 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 86,959 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 75,797 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 60,728 miles

O/S wiper blade appears a little small

Rear blade torn

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 XKB is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MV52 XKB, 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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MV52 XKB is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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