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DE52 ABO

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,080 mi
Last recorded107,080 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 ABO
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2016 107,080 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc cover is badly corroded.

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

front tyres are not the same size as rear tyres.

sill covers etc fitted obscuring testable items.

surface rust on some brake pipes.

Fail 18 Jun 2016 106,938 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc cover is badly corroded.

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

front tyres are not the same size as rear tyres.

sill covers etc fitted obscuring testable items.

surface rust on some brake pipes.

Pass 20 Jun 2015 95,184 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2015 95,145 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2014 85,299 miles
Fail 17 May 2014 85,299 miles

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

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

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake indicates brake judder (3.7.D.1)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 May 2013 77,829 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2012 66,286 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 May 2011 56,983 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 52,115 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 45,816 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 39,719 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 35,453 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 30,414 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2005 23,842 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Pass 26 Sep 2005 23,842 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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DE52 ABO is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 DE52 ABO, 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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DE52 ABO is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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