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RF52 FKV

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

144,654 mi
Last recorded144,654 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF52 FKV
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2018 144,654 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 137,184 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 27 Oct 2017 137,184 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 128,153 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Aug 2016 128,153 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 116,688 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 28 Feb 2014 108,678 miles

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

nearside front Brake binding slightly

offside front Brake binding slightly

Fail 28 Feb 2014 108,668 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

nearside front Brake binding slightly

offside front Brake binding slightly

Pass 5 Mar 2013 102,572 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

deterioration at maximum both headlights

offside front seat belt slow to retract

wear starting nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 14 Mar 2012 96,322 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 96,322 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

nearside rear and offside rear brake discs pitting/wearing

Pass 1 Apr 2011 89,279 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 81,494 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 81,494 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 May 2009 74,435 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 59,820 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 52,229 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 45,829 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 42,209 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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RF52 FKV is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 RF52 FKV, 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 RF52 FKV registered?

RF52 FKV is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 11 November 2002.

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