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RV52 BDO

2002 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

133,901 mi
Last recorded133,901 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2021
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV52 BDO
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2021 133,901 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight oil leak

suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 23 Apr 2021 133,901 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight oil leak

suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 28 Apr 2020 132,056 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2020 132,043 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 130,658 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 128,285 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 128,226 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 124,998 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 121,649 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2016 121,649 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 118,482 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 114,492 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2014 114,384 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)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 106,103 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 106,169 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front headlamp lenses cloudy

front number plate cracked and damaged

n/s/r tyre cracked on outer sidewall and has 2 nails in tread

o/s headlamp upper mounting broken but headlamp sill secure

rear wiper blade split

Pass 23 Apr 2012 97,087 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2011 88,535 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 88,535 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 83,374 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 80,021 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 69,884 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 50,061 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 BDO is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 RV52 BDO, 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 RV52 BDO registered?

RV52 BDO is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 3 September 2002.

Is RV52 BDO safe to buy?

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