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DE52 VBO

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

160,583 mi
Last recorded160,583 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2022
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2022 160,583 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2022 160,583 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour FADED (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 156,721 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 156,718 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both - lenses cloudy (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2020 154,751 miles

both rear struts top mounts corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2020 154,751 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

both rear struts top mounts corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2019 149,429 miles

BOTH REAR TOP STRUT MOUNTS CORRODED

Fail 13 Apr 2019 149,429 miles

Headlamp insecure BOTH (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

BOTH REAR TOP STRUT MOUNTS CORRODED

Pass 4 Apr 2018 143,644 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 137,918 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 24 Apr 2017 137,918 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2016 129,057 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 6 Feb 2016 129,057 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 121,282 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2015 121,282 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2014 117,447 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2014 117,447 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 113,446 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 107,744 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 107,744 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 95,633 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 84,037 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 75,323 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Oct 2008 75,121 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 65,188 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 54,218 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2005 40,134 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Oct 2005 40,134 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 VBO is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 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 VBO, 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 VBO is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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