MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
153,510 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
EML on
Nearside Rear brake slight bind
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
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)
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)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
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)
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)
OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE DISC SCORDED
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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)
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)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Toyota Corolla?
Based on 4,239,724 MOT tests across 329,089 vehicles.
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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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