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DE52 EVB

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2016
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

172,999 mi
Last recorded172,999 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2015 172,999 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 172,927 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 155,914 miles

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

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

Vehicle showing signs of corrosion underneath

Fail 6 Aug 2014 155,910 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle showing signs of corrosion underneath

Pass 6 Aug 2013 125,221 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 125,221 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 122,143 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

n/s washer jet low effort

Fail 26 Nov 2012 122,143 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s washer jet low effort

Pass 29 Nov 2011 110,797 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 110,797 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 96,610 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 96,610 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 82,706 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 82,706 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 68,221 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 54,964 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 54,964 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Nov 2006 40,747 miles

Handbrake has very little reserve travel

Fail 25 Nov 2006 40,747 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Handbrake has very little reserve travel

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2005 25,584 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 EVB 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 55%.

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 EVB, 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 EVB is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 7 October 2002.

Is DE52 EVB safe to buy?

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