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RV52 KLD

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

134,982 mi
Last recorded134,982 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 134,982 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underbody/suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 134,955 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex y (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex y (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 134,345 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2023 134,337 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 130,816 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 132,859 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 130,809 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 130,802 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.12 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 130,320 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 130,309 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 128,649 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 124,396 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 117,617 miles

oil leak

Fail 8 Sep 2017 117,597 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 37% (3.7.B.5b)

oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2016 109,747 miles

exhaust heat shield loose

oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2015 100,757 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 90,048 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 81,765 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/f tyre wear on outer edge

Pass 14 Sep 2012 74,699 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 67,971 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 67,951 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 60,348 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 51,449 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 44,499 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 37,104 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 29,634 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2005 22,923 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 KLD is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KLD, 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 KLD registered?

RV52 KLD is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 28 September 2002.

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