2002 Toyota Corolla 1.6L Petrol · WX52 FKG
2002 Toyota Corolla (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 86,219 miles. MOT expired on 12 Apr 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA COROLLA
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,219 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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WX52 FKG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 08/04/2026
- 86,219 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 25 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WX52 FKG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Toyota Corolla (WX52 FKG) between April 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 April 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (21 issues), Suspension (18 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 49 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under ”; “Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))”.
WX52 FKG Mileage History
- 06/04/202375,903 mi
- 25/03/202479,778 mi+3,875 mi
- 07/04/202583,026 mi+3,248 mi
- 14/04/202583,061 mi+35 mi
- 08/04/202686,219 mi+3,158 mi
Average of roughly 3,432 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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