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DE52 VBU

2002 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,207 mi
Last recorded112,207 miles
Recorded on7 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 VBU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2016 112,207 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 109,123 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 109,123 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 9 May 2015 109,114 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2014 100,518 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2013 91,245 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 30 Apr 2012 86,054 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 86,054 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 73,883 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 60,170 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 46,501 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres have uneven tread wear

Pass 14 May 2008 33,655 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 VBU is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VBU, 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 VBU registered?

DE52 VBU is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 October 2002.

Is DE52 VBU safe to buy?

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