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PE52 HWP

2002 Toyota Corolla

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

121,249 mi
Last recorded121,249 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE52 HWP
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 121,249 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 117,733 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 114,002 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 109,204 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 103,264 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 103,264 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 99,506 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 95,533 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 91,332 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 87,463 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 83,277 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output both (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 29 Oct 2016 83,277 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output both (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 79,317 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear weak on inner wall

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 76,310 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2013 72,882 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 69,154 miles

nearside rear outer sill and nearsiderear door damaged

Pass 1 Nov 2011 65,452 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 61,906 miles

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 58,504 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 54,543 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 50,720 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 47,145 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 HWP is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 PE52 HWP, 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 HWP registered?

PE52 HWP is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 7 October 2002.

Is PE52 HWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE52 HWP shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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