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DK02 YCH

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

115,241 mi
Last recorded115,241 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK02 YCH
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 115,241 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 112,833 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2025 112,833 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.84mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front main beam bulb not secured correctly

Pass 15 Mar 2024 109,688 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2024 109,687 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2023 106,296 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 103,767 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 100,704 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 97,777 miles

Front Coolant leak either bottom hose from rad or corner of rad ()

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2020 97,721 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Coolant leak either bottom hose from rad or corner of rad ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 93,683 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 89,982 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 89,911 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 86,329 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 81,004 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 74,304 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 67,681 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 62,207 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 57,116 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 52,192 miles

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

front discs have a lip on them

Pass 22 Mar 2010 46,705 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 41,169 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 36,222 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 31,081 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside rear tyre has cut between tread, no cords visable

Pass 23 Mar 2007 31,081 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre has cut between tread, no cords visable

Pass 21 Mar 2006 25,095 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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DK02 YCH is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DK02 YCH, 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 DK02 YCH registered?

DK02 YCH is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 24 March 2002.

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