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PO52 OBL

2002 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

86,962 mi
Last recorded86,962 miles
Recorded on18 May 2021
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO52 OBL
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2021 86,962 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 69,260 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 69,260 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 66,773 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 66,773 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2017 64,426 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 61,887 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2016 61,887 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 5 Oct 2016 61,744 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 58,882 miles

offside rear tyre tread depth

Pass 21 Oct 2014 56,103 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 53,315 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 50,812 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/r lamp slightly crack but not showing white light

Fail 26 Oct 2012 50,812 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

o/s/r lamp slightly crack but not showing white light

Pass 27 Oct 2011 42,043 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 37,469 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 33,535 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 30,686 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 28,825 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 26,597 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2005 20,942 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005

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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PO52 OBL is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 PO52 OBL, 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 PO52 OBL registered?

PO52 OBL is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 11 September 2002.

Is PO52 OBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for PO52 OBL shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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