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RE52 NKA

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

137,965 mi
Last recorded137,965 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE52 NKA
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 137,965 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Sep 2025 137,909 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2024 134,005 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Sep 2024 134,005 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH SIDES (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 131,001 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 125,432 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2022 125,432 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 119,967 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 113,108 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

all 4 tyres sidewalls perished

Pass 14 Jun 2019 104,365 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 97,345 miles

Rear number plate starting to seperate

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres at sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 89,018 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 89,018 miles

Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 85,819 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 85,819 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 78,772 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 74,019 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 67,615 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 63,984 miles

n/s mirror lense cracked

o/s/r tyre punctured

rear pads low

Fail 5 Sep 2012 63,984 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

n/s mirror lense cracked

o/s/r tyre punctured

rear pads low

Pass 5 Sep 2011 60,091 miles

nearside mirror cracked

offside rear brake pads low

oil leaking from oil filter

Fail 5 Sep 2011 60,090 miles

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

nearside mirror cracked

offside rear brake pads low

oil leaking from oil filter

Fail 6 Sep 2010 55,003 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)

neaside door mirror cracked

Pass 6 Sep 2010 55,003 miles

neaside door mirror cracked

Pass 27 Aug 2009 50,223 miles

n/s mirror lense damaged

o/s/r brake pads wearing low

o/s/r brake slight bind

Pass 5 Sep 2008 45,533 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 45,531 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 39,536 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 31,086 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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RE52 NKA is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 RE52 NKA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RE52 NKA registered?

RE52 NKA is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 27 September 2002.

Is RE52 NKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE52 NKA shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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