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DE52 WWB

2002 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

143,066 mi
Last recorded143,066 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Jun 2025 143,066 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

fuel filler hose brackets heavily corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2024 142,758 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Applies to N/F, O/F, N/R & O/R (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Applies to N/F, O/F, N/R & O/R (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Applies to N/F, O/F, N/S & O/S (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Jun 2024 142,758 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Applies to N/F, O/F, N/R & O/R (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Applies to N/F, O/F, N/R & O/R (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Applies to N/F, O/F, N/S & O/S (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 142,190 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Jun 2023 142,190 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 May 2022 139,657 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 May 2021 136,501 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 133,450 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2020 133,450 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 128,185 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 121,382 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 116,062 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 116,059 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 110,447 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 103,627 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 96,357 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 89,069 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 May 2013 89,069 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 81,867 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 74,318 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 67,694 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 64,259 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 12 May 2008 60,064 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 55,273 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 48,272 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 WWB is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 WWB, 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 WWB registered?

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

Is DE52 WWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE52 WWB shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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