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PE52 HWF

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

51,403 mi
Last recorded51,403 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE52 HWF
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 51,403 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 50,669 miles

front suspension components are corroded

rear suspension components and subframe are corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2025 50,669 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))

front suspension components are corroded

rear suspension components and subframe are corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2024 49,691 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 49,091 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 48,751 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 48,751 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2021 48,483 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 48,483 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced on both lamps (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 29 Feb 2020 48,104 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside tyre wall damage/cut

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 47,479 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 47,479 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 46,990 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2018 46,990 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 46,885 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 46,579 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2016 46,579 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 42,457 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 37,992 miles

nearside front & offside front headlight lens deteriorated [weak beam pattern]

Pass 18 Feb 2013 35,838 miles

nearside front & offside front & offside rear tyre on wear indicators

offside rear tyre wearing uneven

Fail 18 Feb 2013 35,838 miles

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

nearside front & offside front & offside rear tyre on wear indicators

offside rear tyre wearing uneven

Fail 20 Feb 2012 33,890 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 33,890 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 32,404 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 32,302 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 30,224 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 27,256 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 22,815 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 17,794 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 14,195 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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PE52 HWF is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 PE52 HWF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PE52 HWF registered?

PE52 HWF is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 26 October 2002.

Is PE52 HWF safe to buy?

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