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PO52 PVN

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2025
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

101,490 mi
Last recorded101,490 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO52 PVN
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 May 2025 101,490 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 98,283 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts into flexis (1.1.11 (c))

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

bot front tyres cracked and worn on sides

front brake pads worn low

rear axle and suspension corroded

rear inner sills corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2024 98,212 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture both rear pipes into flexis (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts into flexis (1.1.11 (c))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

both front tyres worn on edges, low on tread and cracking in tread

front brake pads worn low

rear axle and suspension corroded

rear inner sills corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2023 96,789 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lenses deteriorated

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

Offside Front Inner CV Boot has a slight weep of grease

Rear Subframe, anti-roll bar and shock absorbers corroded

Vehicle has general underside corrosion

Pass 13 Jan 2022 95,015 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes into rear flexi brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre has slight cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Axle bushes separating (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 93,259 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 93,259 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front headlamp lens covers deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 91,990 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlights dim (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear rigid brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2019 89,761 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

both rear brake pipes into flexy brake pipes corroded

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 15 Jan 2018 84,771 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 79,287 miles

rear rigid brake pipes into flexi hoses corroded

slight weep from the o/s inner cv boot

Pass 15 Jan 2016 73,947 miles

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge, just ok

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge, just ok

rear brake pads low

slight imbalance on front brakes, just ok

Pass 14 Jan 2015 67,674 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 16 Jan 2014 61,792 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2013 55,933 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 49,323 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

nearsaide rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Jan 2011 43,489 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 36,603 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2009 29,369 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 22,065 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 15,030 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 13,898 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Sep 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 PVN is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 PVN, 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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PO52 PVN is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 13 September 2002.

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