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DE02 YLV

2002 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

96,820 mi
Last recorded96,820 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 YLV
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2021 96,820 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect N/S AND O/S LENSES CLOUDY (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST LEAK FROM BACK BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 93,181 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2020 93,178 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 89,145 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 89,144 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Side repeater incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 84,854 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 78,777 miles

Both headlight beam patterns could be clearer

Pass 24 Mar 2016 73,654 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 70,388 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 70,388 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 67,499 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 65,188 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 61,081 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 55,990 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 52,272 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 48,133 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 43,034 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 40,165 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 31,640 miles

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

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 YLV is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YLV, 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 YLV registered?

DE02 YLV is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 21 May 2002.

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