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RV52 BEU

2002 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

141,384 mi
Last recorded141,384 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 141,384 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 141,173 miles

Exhaust mounting defective heat shield (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Nov 2023 140,533 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 140,533 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 140,046 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 134,574 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 130,971 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 127,972 miles

Offside front fog lamp damaged and inoperative

Pass 5 Nov 2018 126,979 miles

Both front fog lamps not working

Offside front fog lamp damaged

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip within zone 'A' less 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 125,625 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 123,994 miles

Offside Front Fog lamp lens smashed

Fail 9 Nov 2016 123,994 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Fog lamp lens smashed

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 121,724 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 119,072 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 119,072 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 115,765 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 115,765 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 112,421 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 107,621 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 102,499 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 5 Nov 2009 95,635 miles

both rear tyres worn uneven on inner tread

Pass 24 Nov 2008 85,662 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 69,205 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 21 Sep 2006 52,404 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 BEU is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BEU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RV52 BEU registered?

RV52 BEU is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 5 September 2002.

Is RV52 BEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV52 BEU shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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