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OW52 WUP

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

118,984 mi
Last recorded118,984 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW52 WUP
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2025 118,984 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 107,043 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2024 107,043 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))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 96,454 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 87,947 miles

Front Suspension surface corrosion

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear General corrosion suspension

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 87,943 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension surface corrosion

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear General corrosion suspension

Rear Handbrake travel high

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 83,518 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 29 Jun 2020 83,514 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2019 74,266 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion starting to form upon underbody & suspension components

Fail 8 Feb 2019 74,263 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion starting to form upon underbody & suspension components

Pass 6 Dec 2017 71,859 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 1 Dec 2017 71,854 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 67,009 miles

engine light on dash

Fail 21 Oct 2016 67,009 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/60r15 (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

engine light on dash

Pass 5 Oct 2015 61,336 miles

engine light on dash

Fail 5 Oct 2015 61,336 miles

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

engine light on dash

Fail 1 Sep 2014 55,424 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 55,424 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 51,605 miles

general underbody corrosion

Fail 21 Aug 2013 51,605 miles

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

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

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 23 Aug 2012 47,584 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 43,662 miles

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

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

both front brakes binding slightly

Pass 16 Aug 2010 39,386 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 36,191 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Aug 2008 33,233 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 29,925 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 25,684 miles

advise both front tyres very low on tread

front pads very low

Pass 31 Aug 2005 22,083 miles

o/s/f trye has nail in tread (possible) puntured

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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OW52 WUP is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 OW52 WUP, 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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OW52 WUP is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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