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PK52 WLZ

2002 Toyota Corolla

Green Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2025
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

106,258 mi
Last recorded106,258 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK52 WLZ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2024 106,258 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2024 106,258 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 102,878 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2023 102,878 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 98,584 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

slight under body corrosion

Pass 11 Nov 2021 93,031 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 92,945 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 90,797 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 88,985 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2019 88,912 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 85,682 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Oct 2018 85,670 miles

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 83,037 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 79,395 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2016 79,395 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 76,289 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 76,289 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 73,001 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 69,368 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 61,922 miles

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

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

light scratch to windscreen swept area

Pass 2 Aug 2012 61,922 miles

light scratch to windscreen swept area

Pass 4 Aug 2011 55,461 miles

airbag warning illuminated

Pass 25 Aug 2010 45,877 miles

airbag warning illuminated

Pass 3 Sep 2009 34,893 miles

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 8 Sep 2008 26,717 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 26,717 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both rear tyre outer treads cracking

Pass 7 Aug 2007 19,833 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 17,672 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 13,022 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 WLZ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Green with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 PK52 WLZ, 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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PK52 WLZ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 28 November 2002.

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