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DA52 VMK

2003 Toyota Corolla

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,030 mi
Last recorded128,030 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA52 VMK
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2013 128,030 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 14 Apr 2012 120,088 miles

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

has damage to windscreen

Fail 12 Apr 2012 78,958 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

has damage to windscreen

Pass 9 Mar 2011 104,651 miles

slight travel to Parking brake

Fail 7 Mar 2011 104,637 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

slight travel to Parking brake

Pass 17 Mar 2010 88,075 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front n/s tyre worn

steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

travel in handbrake

Fail 17 Mar 2010 88,075 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front n/s tyre worn

steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

travel in handbrake

Pass 12 Mar 2009 75,747 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 66,103 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 50,948 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 36,732 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 36,532 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

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 VMK is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VMK, 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.

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DA52 VMK is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 6 February 2003.

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