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RK52 VNS

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

153,510 mi
Last recorded153,510 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK52 VNS
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2018 153,510 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 153,437 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both Headlamps no Beam Pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1955516 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1955516 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox to Centre + Manifold to Cat (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 146,681 miles

EML on

Nearside Rear brake slight bind

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 17 Oct 2017 146,680 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195-55-16 (4.1.E.1)

EML on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195-55-16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 135,023 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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 16 Sep 2015 118,861 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 118,520 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 114,510 miles

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

LIGHT RUST ON OFFSIDE REAR INNER SILL

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 110,381 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES

BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING UNEVENLY ON INNER EDGES

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

NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL HAS SLIGHT BIND

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE HAS CRACKS IN TREAD AREA

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 106,082 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 101,160 miles

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE DISC SCORDED

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 95,622 miles

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

HANDBRAKE HAS SLIGHT TRAVEL

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 89,578 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 89,463 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 27 Aug 2008 82,944 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 82,944 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 70,737 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 55,243 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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RK52 VNS is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 RK52 VNS, 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 RK52 VNS registered?

RK52 VNS is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 7 September 2002.

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