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PL52 RXA

2002 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

115,104 mi
Last recorded115,104 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2024
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL52 RXA
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2024 115,104 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2024 115,103 miles

Offside Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 109,125 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2023 109,124 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 102,262 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 99,641 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 97,975 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 94,970 miles

Coolant leak rediator ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 92,846 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 90,740 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 88,413 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 86,335 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 84,190 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 82,415 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 82,415 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 77,944 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 77,944 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2011 71,968 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 71,968 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 65,307 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 65,307 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 55,574 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 46,841 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 36,335 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2005 28,344 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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PL52 RXA is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 PL52 RXA, 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 PL52 RXA registered?

PL52 RXA is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 17 October 2002.

Is PL52 RXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL52 RXA shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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