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RE52 NSZ

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

71,216 mi
Last recorded71,216 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE52 NSZ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 71,216 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 67,302 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2025 67,302 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 64,293 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 61,398 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 58,992 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 58,963 miles

All 4 tyres starting to crack on side walls

Pass 31 Oct 2019 57,975 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 56,274 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 55,278 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 53,831 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 50,350 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded TO FLEXI HOSE (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FLOOR (5.2.6)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 47,485 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 45,753 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 42,729 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 39,576 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 36,582 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Oct 2010 36,582 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 34,031 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 28,716 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 25,193 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 20,938 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 NSZ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 NSZ, 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 NSZ registered?

RE52 NSZ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 22 October 2002.

Is RE52 NSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE52 NSZ shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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