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DA52 VMV

2003 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2019
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

122,554 mi
Last recorded122,554 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA52 VMV
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2018 122,554 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tail lens deteriorated and tapped

Pass 17 May 2017 108,028 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 14 May 2016 91,256 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 67,346 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 60,962 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 53,378 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside wiper split

Pass 7 Apr 2012 48,747 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 42,695 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 37,874 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2009 32,811 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2009 32,811 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 26,182 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 19,567 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 19,306 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 14,885 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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DA52 VMV is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 DA52 VMV, 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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What year was DA52 VMV registered?

DA52 VMV is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 5 February 2003.

Is DA52 VMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA52 VMV shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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