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PK52 WZS

2002 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

165,709 mi
Last recorded165,709 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK52 WZS
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 165,709 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2024 154,408 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 134,948 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 118,511 miles

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2022 118,508 miles

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

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 117,984 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 116,115 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 114,025 miles

o/s & n/s inner cills corroded but not holed or seriously weakend

Pass 8 Nov 2018 109,505 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 105,160 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 99,742 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 93,818 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 89,103 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 83,503 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 77,615 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 71,976 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 71,976 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 65,688 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 59,321 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 51,428 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 44,568 miles

o/s/r tyre has uneven wear on inside edge

Pass 16 Nov 2006 36,873 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 WZS is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,398cc 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 PK52 WZS, 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

How do I check the history of PK52 WZS?

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What year was PK52 WZS registered?

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

Is PK52 WZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK52 WZS 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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