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NU52 VCL

2002 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2025
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

74,173 mi
Last recorded74,173 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU52 VCL
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2024 74,173 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 71,535 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2022 70,235 miles

All brake pipes are grease covered.

Engine covers and under trays fitted.

Pass 9 Sep 2021 68,496 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 67,151 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 65,681 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 64,454 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 61,654 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)

brake pipes greased

Pass 8 Sep 2016 59,562 miles

advise all brake pipes greased

Pass 15 Sep 2015 56,874 miles

All brake pipes are grease covered

Pass 12 Sep 2014 54,420 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 51,837 miles

all under vehicle brake pipes are covered in grease

Pass 11 Sep 2012 49,337 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 46,306 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 44,252 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 40,837 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 36,385 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 31,593 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 25,796 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 25,796 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Oct 2005 19,514 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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NU52 VCL is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 NU52 VCL, 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 NU52 VCL registered?

NU52 VCL is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 November 2002.

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