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MX52 UPA

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

116,006 mi
Last recorded116,006 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX52 UPA
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 116,006 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Going to both rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 108,730 miles

Although parking brake has just passed needs repair or adjustment.

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

offside and nearside rear brakes hoses slightly deteriorated.

Pass 7 Jan 2017 102,372 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 98,649 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 94,104 miles

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

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

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

both rear discs corroded

Fail 18 Dec 2013 91,851 miles

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 91,851 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 86,285 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 79,081 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

n/s/f and the o/s/f brake discs are worn

Fail 4 Jan 2012 79,079 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

n/s/f and the o/s/f brake discs are worn

Pass 14 Dec 2010 71,535 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 59,472 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 42,790 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 42,790 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 29,041 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 23,022 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 17,052 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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MX52 UPA is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 MX52 UPA, 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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MX52 UPA is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 4 September 2002.

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