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DE52 YAO

2002 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

153,791 mi
Last recorded153,791 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 153,791 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2019 153,786 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 146,333 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 7 Jul 2018 146,333 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 139,865 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 131,602 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread, worn un-even (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear age related perishing to tyre

Offside Rear parking brake seem noisy in drum?

Offside head lamp wiring for bulb poor, melted connector

both head lamp poor beam image's and out put

oil level low

Fail 6 Jul 2016 131,602 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread, worn un-even (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear age related perishing to tyre

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb, melted connector not fitted right. (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear parking brake seem noisy in drum?

Offside head lamp wiring for bulb poor, melted connector

both head lamp poor beam image's and out put

oil level low

Fail 8 Jul 2015 126,948 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 126,948 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 121,672 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 114,935 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 114,921 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 109,698 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 99,980 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 91,402 miles

front brake discs rusty and wearing thin

Pass 10 Nov 2009 75,739 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Nov 2009 75,739 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 62,999 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 55,953 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 55,953 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 44,474 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 31,442 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 YAO is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YAO, 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 YAO is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 5 November 2002.

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