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DE52 VBF

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

142,400 mi
Last recorded142,400 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 VBF
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2019 142,400 miles

Corrosion all road wheels

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Noise from rear brakes when handbrake applied,no visible inspection.

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Over sills restricting full inspection

Pass 18 Apr 2018 139,990 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside and offside front brake discs,back plates deteriorating

over sills restricting full inspection

Pass 5 Apr 2017 136,711 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

over sills restricting full inspection

over sills restricting full inspection

Fail 5 Apr 2017 136,711 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

over sills restricting full inspection

over sills restricting full inspection

Pass 1 Apr 2016 133,693 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 133,693 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 120,161 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2015 120,161 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 111,384 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)

Pass 26 Jan 2013 97,014 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2013 97,014 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 83,239 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 74,526 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Center Stop lamp not working

Pass 6 Feb 2010 63,147 miles

Rear registration plate slightly detiriated

Pass 14 Feb 2009 53,140 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 42,454 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 32,985 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 VBF is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VBF, 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 VBF is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 2 December 2002.

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