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PK52 WLR

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

134,631 mi
Last recorded134,631 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK52 WLR
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 134,631 miles

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

gear box oil leak

Fail 3 Oct 2025 134,553 miles

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

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

gear box oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2024 121,137 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides -to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 110,428 miles

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

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2022 95,814 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 85,295 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 72,959 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 63,550 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 63,531 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 54,816 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 43,991 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 33,815 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 33,299 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 32,553 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 31,772 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 30,880 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 30,132 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 29,038 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 29,038 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 26,804 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 24,113 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 21,185 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 17,906 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 13,529 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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PK52 WLR is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 PK52 WLR, 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 PK52 WLR registered?

PK52 WLR is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 November 2002.

Is PK52 WLR safe to buy?

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