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RV52 HGC

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

59,367 mi
Last recorded59,367 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV52 HGC
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 59,367 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fuel tank heat shield slightly insecure

Fail 15 Oct 2025 59,367 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fuel tank heat shield slightly insecure

Pass 12 Oct 2024 56,851 miles

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

Nearside Rear disc and pads signs of overheating

Nearside Rear slight brake bind

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fuel tank heat shield corroded and slightly insecure

Pass 18 Oct 2023 55,187 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fuel tank heat shield corroded and slightly insecure

Pass 11 Oct 2022 53,674 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres slightly cracked on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 52,465 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 51,814 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 50,555 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 49,038 miles

very slight play in n/s/f steering rack end inner joint

Pass 14 Sep 2017 48,210 miles

all tyres cracking in tread [195/60/15h]

Pass 24 Sep 2016 47,352 miles

n/s/f inner brake pad possibly wearing slightly low?

Pass 30 Sep 2015 46,230 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 46,229 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 45,204 miles

front brakes binding slightly

Pass 17 Sep 2013 43,967 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 43,524 miles

Nearside rear tyre outer tread cracking slightly.

Offside rear tyre outer tread cracking.

Pass 22 Sep 2011 42,981 miles

Nearside rear tyre inner tread cracking close to cords.

Offside rear tyre worn uneven on inner tread.

Pass 17 Sep 2010 42,356 miles

Nearside rear tyre inner edge cracking close to cords.

Offside rear tyre uneven wear on inner edge of tyre.

Pass 19 Sep 2009 41,612 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 40,729 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 39,562 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2006 31,574 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2005 23,056 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 HGC is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 HGC, 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 HGC registered?

RV52 HGC is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 26 September 2002.

Is RV52 HGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV52 HGC shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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