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AU52 DTK

2002 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

146,562 mi
Last recorded146,562 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 DTK
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 146,562 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2025 146,562 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 142,386 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 137,529 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 128,451 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 117,441 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 117,441 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 112,281 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 May 2019 102,397 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement , need some adjustment

Fail 7 May 2019 102,397 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement , need some adjustment

Pass 20 Apr 2018 97,905 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 93,614 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 88,055 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Apr 2016 88,019 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2015 84,666 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 May 2015 84,597 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2014 82,103 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 76,142 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 70,000 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 64,471 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 57,615 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 57,615 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 50,513 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2008 44,792 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2008 44,792 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 38,219 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 31,353 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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AU52 DTK is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 AU52 DTK, 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 AU52 DTK registered?

AU52 DTK is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is AU52 DTK safe to buy?

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