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DA52 DME

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

143,392 mi
Last recorded143,392 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA52 DME
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2018 143,392 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2018 143,392 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 136,626 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit perrishing (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 128,919 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 128,919 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 127,915 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 127,870 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 121,314 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

battery loose

poor beam pattern both headlights scratched

Pass 7 Jan 2013 108,052 miles

Battery loose

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamps starting to deteriorate

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear pads starting to get low

Rear springs corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2011 95,146 miles

front anti-roll bar corroding

rear coil springs corroding

Fail 15 Dec 2011 95,146 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

front anti-roll bar corroding

offside front brake binding slightly

rear coil springs corroding

Pass 31 Dec 2010 81,463 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 70,113 miles

all four brake discs corroded and slightly pitted.

Pass 3 Nov 2008 62,206 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 31 Oct 2007 50,321 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 42,184 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2006 42,080 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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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DA52 DME is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DA52 DME, 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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DA52 DME is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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