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NK52 ACZ

2002 Toyota Corolla

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests32 (22 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

91,084 mi
Last recorded91,084 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK52 ACZ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

22 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 91,084 miles

Corrosion to vehicle underside and suspension components.

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Age cracks in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Jun 2026 91,084 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill in front of rear wheel. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Corrosion to vehicle underside and suspension components.

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Age cracks in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 89,398 miles

Corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front sub-frame and rear axle. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2025 89,385 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front sub-frame and rear axle. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 87,734 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 85,861 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 springs heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 84,595 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All Brake Ferrules Slight Corrsion (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 83,312 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 82,314 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2020 82,314 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 80,280 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 78,222 miles

Oil Leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 78,222 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil Leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 75,866 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2017 75,866 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 73,635 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

play in rack

Fail 23 Mar 2016 73,627 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

play in rack

Pass 30 Mar 2015 70,600 miles

n/s front brake binding slightly

underbody and components rusty

Fail 1 Apr 2014 67,874 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

all brakes slightly binding

exhausat heat shield insecure

underbody and components rusty

Pass 1 Apr 2014 67,874 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

all brakes slightly binding

exhausat heat shield insecure

underbody and components rusty

Pass 14 Mar 2013 65,574 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 65,574 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 62,827 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 60,320 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 58,258 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 58,258 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 56,240 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2008 52,542 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 52,542 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 47,694 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 39,509 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2005 29,992 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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NK52 ACZ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NK52 ACZ, 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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NK52 ACZ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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