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DE52 EVM

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

125,232 mi
Last recorded125,232 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 EVM
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 125,232 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 117,488 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2024 117,438 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 108,942 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 105,956 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 103,160 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 101,238 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 98,792 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 95,507 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 91,989 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 91,989 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 91,214 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front front parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 86,463 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 82,676 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 77,776 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 73,568 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 67,632 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)

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 7 Sep 2011 61,690 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 49,059 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 40,839 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 34,469 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 29,020 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 24,310 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 20,342 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 EVM is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 DE52 EVM, 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 DE52 EVM registered?

DE52 EVM is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 10 October 2002.

Is DE52 EVM safe to buy?

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