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RE52 AKF

2002 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2023
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

150,367 mi
Last recorded150,367 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE52 AKF
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2022 150,367 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 147,855 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 145,138 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Jan 2020 145,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 140,215 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 133,933 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2018 133,933 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 129,185 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 125,609 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 121,398 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 115,485 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 73,450 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 11 Jan 2012 104,521 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 104,521 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 97,687 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 90,616 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 84,707 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 77,367 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Jan 2007 69,008 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 69,008 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 68,077 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2005 48,413 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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RE52 AKF is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RE52 AKF, 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 RE52 AKF registered?

RE52 AKF is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 12 September 2002.

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