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NK52 UTG

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

172,547 mi
Last recorded172,547 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK52 UTG
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2018 172,547 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jan 2018 152,547 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 166,061 miles

Front top strut mounting areas corroded nearside and offside

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement beam axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor, chassis and inner sill areas (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement beam axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor, chassis and inner sill areas. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top mounting housing (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear roof corroded, advise attention close to seat belt anchorage area

oil level on minimum.

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.

wheel arch liners fitted preventing full inspection.

Fail 20 Dec 2016 166,022 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened top mounting housing (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern and lens deteriorated. (1.8.A.1b)

Front top strut mounting areas corroded nearside and offside

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement beam axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor, chassis and inner sill areas (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3.mm. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement beam axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor, chassis and inner sill areas. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3.mm. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top mounting housing (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear roof corroded, advise attention close to seat belt anchorage area

oil level on minimum.

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.

wheel arch liners fitted preventing full inspection.

Pass 22 Dec 2015 160,084 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 160,073 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front wiper ends split

Pass 23 Dec 2014 154,018 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 154,018 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2013 145,960 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 91,856 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 123,509 miles

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

fluctuation during nearside front brake roller test

offside rear brake disc discoloured

Fail 3 Jan 2012 123,509 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

brake squeek from nearside front

fluctuation during nearside front brake roller test

offside rear brake disc discoloured

Fail 11 Jan 2011 108,938 miles

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

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

hand brake travel long

Pass 11 Jan 2011 108,938 miles

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

hand brake travel long

Fail 27 Nov 2009 85,166 miles

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

handbrake travel

Pass 27 Nov 2009 85,166 miles

handbrake travel

Pass 29 May 2008 32,748 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 59,452 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 16 May 2007 51,376 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 41,919 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 UTG is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UTG, 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 UTG is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 24 September 2002.

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