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DE52 WVZ

2002 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

136,555 mi
Last recorded136,555 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 WVZ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2020 136,555 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2020 136,549 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Apr 2019 127,601 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 127,491 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 124,222 miles

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

vehicle structure has slight corrosion

Fail 19 Nov 2018 124,222 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

vehicle structure has slight corrosion

Pass 2 Dec 2017 118,562 miles

handbrake has reserve travel nsr disc slightly discoloured

Pass 6 Dec 2016 114,560 miles

Offside Front wiper in poor condition

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2015 110,661 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 98,003 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

coil springs corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2013 86,018 miles

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

nearside rear tyre slightly worn low

Pass 18 Jul 2012 76,644 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 64,914 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front discs badly worn

Pass 25 Jul 2011 64,914 miles

front discs badly worn

Pass 5 Jul 2010 54,737 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 54,725 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 30 Jul 2009 46,441 miles

High level brake light not working

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 46,441 miles

High level brake light not working

Pass 24 Jul 2008 38,427 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 32,312 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 30,128 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 WVZ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WVZ, 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 WVZ registered?

DE52 WVZ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 4 November 2002.

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