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DE02 VRM

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,101 mi
Last recorded109,101 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2022
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 VRM
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2022 109,101 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted

ubcc

Pass 15 Oct 2021 103,645 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 8 Oct 2019 99,222 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Ubcc

Pass 28 Aug 2018 93,164 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 86,734 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

exhaust corroded

ubcc/oil leak

wheel trims fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2016 81,288 miles

both front headlights detrioted

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

child seat fitted

ubcc/oil leak

wheel trims fitted/exhaust system fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2015 77,994 miles

oil leak

Fail 17 Oct 2015 77,994 miles

oil leak

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 11 Oct 2014 70,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2014 70,578 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2013 63,263 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2013 63,263 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 29 Sep 2012 54,207 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 54,207 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 46,882 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 40,706 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 33,267 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 26,471 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2007 20,111 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 14,938 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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DE02 VRM is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 DE02 VRM, 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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DE02 VRM is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 24 May 2002.

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