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PE51 WVR

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

80,548 mi
Last recorded80,548 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE51 WVR
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 80,548 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2026 80,545 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 77,958 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 75,950 miles

front sub, rear axle and suspension showing signs of corrosion but not holrd and rubber bushs cracking very slightly

headlight lenses misting

rear brake discs and pads wearing very slightly

Pass 24 Mar 2023 74,013 miles

Nearside Front brake has a slight bind and pads starting to wear low

Nearside Rear disc has slight corrosion

rear axle, front sub frame and wishbones corroding but not holed

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

rear exhaust joint has a slight blow

Fail 23 Mar 2023 74,013 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake has a slight bind and pads starting to wear low

Nearside Rear disc has slight corrosion

rear axle, front sub frame and wishbones corroding but not holed

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

rear exhaust joint has a slight blow

Pass 24 Mar 2022 72,396 miles

Nearside Front slight brake bind

Nearside Rear brake disc corroding slightly

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

rear brake pipes corroding slightly

rear exhaust joint has a slight blow

Pass 29 Mar 2021 70,419 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 70,419 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front slight brake bind

Nearside Front tyre wearing low and cracking

rear brake pipes are starting to corrode

rear exhaust joint has a very slight blow

Pass 25 Mar 2020 68,991 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edge and starting to crack in tread

Nearside Front very slight brake bind

rear reg plate deteriorating

Pass 29 Mar 2019 66,853 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 66,853 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 65,341 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 65,341 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 63,809 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has slight tread separation (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has slight tread separation (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Mar 2017 63,807 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has slight tread separation (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has slight tread separation (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 62,367 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2016 62,367 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 60,220 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 58,332 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 58,330 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 57,097 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 55,279 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 55,279 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 51,801 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 48,337 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 45,016 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 41,976 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 38,325 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 36,328 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 28,146 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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PE51 WVR is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

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 PE51 WVR, 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 PE51 WVR registered?

PE51 WVR is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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