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AU52 SEY

2002 Toyota Corolla

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

116,176 mi
Last recorded116,176 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2019
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 SEY
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2019 116,176 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 114,891 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 114,891 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 112,293 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 110,634 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 110,634 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 106,138 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 106,138 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 102,676 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 99,543 miles

both front coil spring seat rubbers weak

both lower arm bushes weak on front

Fail 6 Dec 2013 99,543 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both front coil spring seat rubbers weak

both lower arm bushes weak on front

Pass 4 Dec 2012 96,777 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

front spring seats rubbers wearing thin

handbrake travel close too limit

Pass 6 Dec 2011 93,398 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2010 89,549 miles

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 6,504 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 85,301 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 80,591 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 74,952 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 68,303 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 SEY is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SEY, 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 SEY registered?

AU52 SEY is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 28 September 2002.

Is AU52 SEY safe to buy?

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