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DE52 VBN

2002 Toyota Corolla

Green Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

135,086 mi
Last recorded135,086 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 VBN
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 135,086 miles

Central Front cross member corroded

Nearside inner sill corroded

Offside Outer sill corroded

under body corroded

Fail 24 May 2019 135,086 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Front cross member corroded

Nearside inner sill corroded

Offside Outer sill corroded

under body corroded

Pass 18 May 2018 131,119 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

under body has slight corrosion

Fail 18 May 2018 131,119 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

under body has slight corrosion

Pass 1 Jun 2017 125,907 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear tyre cracking 195/60/15

Pass 18 May 2016 120,547 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 120,547 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brake binding (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brake bindind (3.5.1k)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure both (8.2.2)

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

Pass 26 May 2015 112,703 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s & n/s headlamp slightly defused

Pass 23 May 2014 102,507 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 93,874 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 93,874 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 85,761 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 77,157 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 66,670 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 56,219 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 42,000 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 36,718 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 VBN is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Green 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 VBN, 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 VBN is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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