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RV52 KJU

2002 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

119,842 mi
Last recorded119,842 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV52 KJU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2020 119,842 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2020 119,842 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 118,219 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 12 Sep 2019 118,219 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Sep 2018 114,068 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 107,628 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes. (2.4.G.2)

item removed from steering wheel prior to test.

items removed from screen prior to test.

under trays fitted obscuring various items.

Fail 23 Sep 2017 107,627 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes. (2.4.G.2)

item removed from steering wheel prior to test.

items removed from screen prior to test.

under trays fitted obscuring various items.

Pass 23 Sep 2016 99,588 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

Fail 23 Sep 2016 99,588 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2015 89,278 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2015 89,191 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2014 82,809 miles

Appears to be noise/vibration from inlet manifold

Bonnet release poor

Both front headlights opaque, Beam patterns becoming poor

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 77,543 miles

oil leak from engine area

Fail 20 Sep 2013 77,543 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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)

oil leak from engine area

Pass 26 Sep 2012 71,748 miles

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

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

o/s/f shockabsorber weeping

oil leak from engine

Fail 20 Sep 2012 71,678 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

o/s/f shockabsorber weeping

oil leak from engine

Pass 12 Sep 2011 65,740 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 59,578 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 52,590 miles

All tyres wearing low!

Pass 29 Aug 2008 47,660 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

cannot see condition of b/padds

Pass 29 Aug 2007 40,455 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

brake fluid getting dirty

front brake discs getting thin

Pass 5 Sep 2006 32,552 miles

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)

Pass 16 Sep 2005 25,085 miles

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

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 KJU is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 KJU, 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 KJU is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 13 September 2002.

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