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DE02 WMT

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

107,128 mi
Last recorded107,128 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 WMT
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 107,128 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all underbody (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front and rear subframes and lower arms (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 106,003 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ALL UNDERBODY AND CHASSIS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal BOTH INNER SILLS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 102,896 miles

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

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security ALL UNDERBODY (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security REAR AXLE FRONT AND REAR SUBFRAMES AND BOTH INNER AND OUTER SILLS (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2024 102,896 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security ALL UNDERBODY (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security REAR AXLE FRONT AND REAR SUBFRAMES AND BOTH INNER AND OUTER SILLS (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 98,751 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (0.1 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all underbody (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 93,556 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded all springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair parking brake (1.2.1 (c))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear subframe corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underbody and inner sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underbody corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front and rear backing plates corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2021 85,990 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 85,990 miles

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 77,408 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all underbody corroded

all underbody covered in underseal

Fail 22 Jul 2020 77,408 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all underbody corroded

all underbody covered in underseal

Pass 17 May 2019 68,727 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 65,671 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2018 65,671 miles

Service brake excessively binding both sides front (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 62,854 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 59,875 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 56,494 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2015 56,494 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2015 56,388 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nearside rear tyre uneven tread wear on inner.

Pass 14 Jun 2014 52,623 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 48,840 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)

offside and nearside rear tyres feathering on inner edges.

Pass 16 Jun 2012 45,680 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 41,704 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 38,134 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2009 34,400 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 28,362 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 23,640 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 19,717 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 WMT is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WMT, 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 DE02 WMT registered?

DE02 WMT is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 14 June 2002.

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