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PN52 BVA

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

105,288 mi
Last recorded105,288 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN52 BVA
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 105,288 miles

Rear underbody covered in under seal

Pass 4 Nov 2024 100,019 miles

underbody covered in underseal

Pass 3 Nov 2023 96,198 miles

underbody covered in underseal

Pass 3 Nov 2022 93,035 miles

under body covered in under seal

Pass 4 Nov 2021 90,820 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 90,814 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 87,493 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 83,469 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 78,224 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 75,697 miles

Exhaust corroded

General chassis corrosion

Rear axle bushes perished

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2016 71,398 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

engine has slight oil weep

exhaust corroded

front brakes binding

Pass 23 Sep 2015 67,023 miles

rear axle bushes perished

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2014 63,090 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 57,224 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 50,556 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

auxiliary drive belt starting to split

nearside front tyre starting to perish

Pass 9 Sep 2011 45,101 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 39,777 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 34,456 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 29,982 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 26,009 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Sep 2006 21,065 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 15,890 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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PN52 BVA is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 PN52 BVA, 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 PN52 BVA registered?

PN52 BVA is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 13 September 2002.

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