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DK52 HCG

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,239 mi
Last recorded101,239 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK52 HCG
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2020 101,239 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated ALL FOUR (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded ALL FOUR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

both rear inner sills badly corroded

parking brake requires adjustment

vehicle floor pan corroded

wipers defective but funtional

Fail 29 Aug 2020 101,239 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

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

Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated ALL FOUR (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded ALL FOUR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

both rear inner sills badly corroded

parking brake requires adjustment

vehicle floor pan corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2019 94,176 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nsr & osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Aug 2019 94,176 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nsr & osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 89,707 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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 20 Aug 2018 89,707 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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 29 Aug 2017 83,282 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 70,119 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 57,378 miles

both rear tyres cracking.

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit.

Pass 25 Jul 2014 47,470 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2014 47,470 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 43,145 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 38,697 miles

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

nsf brake has slight bind

Pass 28 Jul 2011 34,437 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 34,437 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 30,073 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 27,032 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 26,354 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 25,158 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 23,168 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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DK52 HCG is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DK52 HCG, 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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DK52 HCG is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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