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DK52 HDL

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,532 mi
Last recorded115,532 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 115,532 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both road wheels difficult to turn by hand whilst jacked. especially nearside (1.2.1 (f))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

recommend underside to be cleaned back and wax oiled

tow bar/mounts corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2024 115,053 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 110,101 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s & n/s (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear heat shield

Pass 19 Nov 2021 105,834 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear SHOCK ABSORBER RUSTY

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

Offside Rear SHOCK ABSORBER RUSTY

Fail 5 Nov 2021 105,804 miles

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

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear SHOCK ABSORBER RUSTY

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

Offside Rear SHOCK ABSORBER RUSTY

Pass 6 Nov 2020 101,512 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear BOTH SIDES REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS CORRODED

Fail 29 Oct 2020 101,512 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH SIDES (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL FOUR TYRES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 97,935 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened and offside rear upper (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust heatshield braking up

Pass 7 Nov 2018 93,140 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides deteriorated but can still just see pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front brake binding and inner pad slightly lower

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

Nearside Rear top spring mounting corroded

unable to see spare wheel or boot floor from inside due to contents

Fail 7 Nov 2018 93,140 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides deteriorated but can still just see pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front brake binding and inner pad slightly lower

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

Nearside Rear top spring mounting corroded

unable to see spare wheel or boot floor from inside due to contents

Pass 8 Nov 2017 87,819 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced and offside but can still just see pattern (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear spring locator corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2017 87,819 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced and offside but can still just see pattern (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear spring locator corroded

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 81,879 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall slightly damaged

Nearside and offside headlights misted

unable to check boot floor or spare due to contents

Pass 10 Nov 2015 75,518 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

child seat fitted to nearside rear unable to lift seat base

Fail 1 Oct 2014 69,579 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 1 Oct 2014 69,579 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 64,322 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 59,216 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 53,898 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 48,641 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 45,547 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 39,362 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 32,202 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 27,245 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 HDL is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 HDL, 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 HDL is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 14 September 2002.

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