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DA02 EXL

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

116,897 mi
Last recorded116,897 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2021
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA02 EXL
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 5 Jul 2021 116,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

centre stop lamp inop

Pass 23 Jun 2020 115,432 miles

centre stop lamp inop

Pass 12 Jun 2019 111,972 miles

all brakes binding

centre stop inop

Pass 9 Jul 2018 108,348 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 104,072 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 99,875 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 99,875 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced lense (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 90,736 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2015 90,736 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 85,766 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 80,391 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 73,791 miles

small chips in screen

Pass 24 Jun 2011 67,615 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front discs slightly pitted

Fail 24 Jun 2011 67,615 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front discs slightly pitted

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 59,609 miles

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 28 Jun 2010 59,609 miles

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

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

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 16 Jun 2009 52,513 miles

Child seat fitted

Offside rear brake slightly noisey

Fail 16 Jun 2009 52,513 miles

Child seat fitted

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside rear brake slightly noisey

Pass 2 Jul 2008 46,413 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 38,512 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 38,512 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Jun 2006 30,491 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 30,491 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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DA02 EXL is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 DA02 EXL, 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 DA02 EXL registered?

DA02 EXL is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 May 2002.

Is DA02 EXL safe to buy?

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