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DE52 YAU

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

68,312 mi
Last recorded68,312 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 YAU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 68,312 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both rear lower springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake grabbing slightly both rear (1.2.1 (c))

corrosion underneath body and suspension

Pass 12 Dec 2024 63,075 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rears split and separating (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Service brake binding but not excessively both fronts STRONG ADVISE (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake grabbing slightly both rears (1.2.1 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears worn on shoulders 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion underneath body and suspension

Pass 12 Dec 2023 57,105 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 50,095 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2022 50,072 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 45,946 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Dec 2021 45,946 miles

Emissions not tested engine sounding rough when revved (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 39,542 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Dec 2020 39,542 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 34,118 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 28,844 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly cracking

Pass 5 Dec 2017 26,790 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

general corrosion on all underside components and vehicle body

Pass 22 Dec 2016 22,715 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules border line (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules border line (3.6.B.4e)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Dec 2016 22,704 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules border line (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules border line (3.6.B.4e)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 22,030 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2015 22,030 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 21,305 miles

o,s,r tyre tread cracking

Pass 28 Oct 2013 20,295 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 18,896 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 17,270 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Oct 2011 17,270 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2010 15,540 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 15,540 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 14,338 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 12,896 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 12,896 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 11,325 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 9,053 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 6,426 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 YAU is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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

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