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SJ52 KLS

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

38,324 mi
Last recorded38,324 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ52 KLS
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 38,324 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 36,664 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Oct 2024 36,664 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 35,654 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear up to flexi pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 34,513 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 34,513 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 33,493 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 33,493 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 32,118 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 27 Oct 2020 32,118 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 28 Oct 2019 30,511 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 28,671 miles

Nearside Front splash guard insecure

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

centre exhaust deteriorated

Pass 27 Oct 2017 26,763 miles

Central exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Front splash guard insucure

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Oct 2017 26,763 miles

Central exhaust deteriorated

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

Nearside Front splash guard insucure

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 25,547 miles

low reading nearside handbrake

Fail 24 Oct 2016 25,505 miles

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

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

low reading nearside handbrake

Pass 28 Oct 2015 25,230 miles

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

Fail 28 Oct 2015 25,230 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

Pass 1 Oct 2014 25,184 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear number plate damaged

Pass 2 Sep 2013 23,636 miles

both front headlamp lenses scuffed

front number plate deteriorated

Fail 30 Aug 2013 23,636 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front headlamp lenses scuffed

front number plate deteriorated

Pass 21 Aug 2012 22,860 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 21,336 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 19,480 miles

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

Offside Front 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 5 Aug 2009 17,074 miles

sidewall damage offside+nearside front tyres

Pass 24 Jul 2008 15,298 miles

n/s/f tyre cut but not to ply or cord

Fail 24 Jul 2008 15,298 miles

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

n/s/f tyre cut but not to ply or cord

Pass 18 Jul 2007 12,609 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 10,094 miles

advise = cut on outside wall of n/s/f tyre , but not considered dangerous...

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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SJ52 KLS is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 SJ52 KLS, 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 SJ52 KLS registered?

SJ52 KLS is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 10 September 2002.

Is SJ52 KLS safe to buy?

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