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RV52 BBO

2002 Toyota Corolla

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

112,312 mi
Last recorded112,312 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV52 BBO
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2018 112,312 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 11 Dec 2018 112,312 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases REAR (6.1.2 (a))

Road wheel badly distorted OFFSIDE FRONT (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2017 106,936 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 105,601 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nsf & osf (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

nsr & osr (inner brake pads wearing thin)

Fail 2 Dec 2016 105,601 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nsf & osf (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

nsr & osr (inner brake pads wearing thin)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 100,015 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 95,103 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 89,213 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 81,029 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 73,533 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 68,946 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 57,230 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 46,223 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 18 Jun 2007 33,777 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 28,426 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2005 21,731 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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RV52 BBO is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 RV52 BBO, 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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RV52 BBO is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 11 September 2002.

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