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CV52 DKL

2003 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

99,369 mi
Last recorded99,369 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV52 DKL
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 99,369 miles

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

Surface rust to underside of vehicle including some suspension, brake and steering components

Pass 28 Aug 2024 99,093 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 98,118 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 93,925 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2022 93,925 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 90,097 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 87,503 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 87,503 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 84,461 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 84,461 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

n/s rear tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 30 Aug 2018 79,443 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 74,261 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 69,228 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 64,618 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 59,710 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 54,777 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 50,507 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 45,533 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 40,735 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 36,341 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 35,987 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 26,983 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 19,547 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 14,717 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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CV52 DKL is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2003 Toyota Corolla models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 69,689 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 CV52 DKL, 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 23 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 CV52 DKL registered?

CV52 DKL is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 2 January 2003.

Is CV52 DKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV52 DKL shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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