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RE52 UCX

2002 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

138,044 mi
Last recorded138,044 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE52 UCX
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 138,044 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured front both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 23 Jan 2026 138,044 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured front both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 133,798 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2025 133,794 miles

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

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 129,659 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2024 129,648 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and cracks between tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 125,894 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2023 125,894 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 120,808 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 120,808 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 116,440 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2021 116,440 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 113,732 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear uneven tyre wear

Fail 14 Jan 2020 113,732 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light stays on (7.1.6 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear uneven tyre wear

Pass 12 Jan 2019 109,589 miles

Offside Rear distorted out off shape

Fail 12 Jan 2019 109,585 miles

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen misted (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear distorted out off shape

Pass 20 Jan 2018 105,989 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside rear tyre tread depth on legal limit

Fail 20 Jan 2018 105,988 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside rear tyre tread depth on legal limit

Pass 14 Jan 2017 102,606 miles

both headlights deteriorated

front brake application uneven

front brakes slight bind

Pass 9 Jan 2016 99,520 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 97,630 miles

rear no plate little deterioted

Fail 16 Jan 2015 97,605 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

rear no plate little deterioted

Pass 24 Dec 2013 97,074 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2012 95,589 miles

cut in n/s/f tyre outer wall

rear no plate slightly damaged

Pass 16 Dec 2011 95,378 miles

rear no plate discoloured

Pass 15 Dec 2010 94,995 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear discs worn

rear no plate deterioted

Pass 15 Dec 2009 94,540 miles

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 18 Dec 2008 93,061 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 92,974 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 85,064 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 84,770 miles

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

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

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 29 Nov 2006 67,900 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 UCX is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 UCX, 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 UCX registered?

RE52 UCX is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 5 October 2002.

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