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NJ52 KYU

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

119,174 mi
Last recorded119,174 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ52 KYU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 119,174 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

front and rear suspension system corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2025 109,308 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

front and rear suspension system corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2023 106,750 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 103,562 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 99,803 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 94,105 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 94,035 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2019 91,034 miles
Fail 11 May 2019 91,034 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 87,951 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 87,951 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 85,155 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 81,482 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 77,242 miles

engine noise

front brake imbalance

nearside front tyre cracking

nearside rear tyre getting close to legal limitand tread cracking

offside front tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

vehicle corossion

Fail 28 Mar 2014 75,248 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all suspenion componants showing corrosion front

Pass 28 Mar 2014 75,248 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all suspenion componants showing corrosion front

Pass 21 Mar 2013 73,688 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 71,984 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 63,717 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 55,570 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 49,501 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 42,719 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 35,793 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 31,822 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 24,614 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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NJ52 KYU is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 NJ52 KYU, 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 NJ52 KYU registered?

NJ52 KYU is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 16 September 2002.

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