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PL52 UBU

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

103,260 mi
Last recorded103,260 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL52 UBU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Apr 2014 103,260 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Cosmetic cut in outer sidewall, Nearside front

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 10 Apr 2013 99,639 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 99,639 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 96,629 miles

Slight bind on osf wheel

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 23 Apr 2012 96,629 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight bind on osf wheel

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 May 2011 91,800 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 91,800 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front axle tyres different size to rear axle tyres

Pass 10 May 2010 87,758 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 10 May 2010 87,758 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 May 2009 83,522 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 17 Apr 2008 68,593 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 53,345 miles

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

nearside rear tyre has a cut less than 25mm, deep enough to reach cords/reinforcement

Pass 8 May 2006 37,082 miles

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

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

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 UBU is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 UBU, 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 UBU registered?

PL52 UBU is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 24 October 2002.

Is PL52 UBU safe to buy?

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