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DK52 HZU

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

146,189 mi
Last recorded146,189 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK52 HZU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 146,189 miles

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

Exhuast shield insecure

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front 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))

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

Rear Both rear inner sills corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2025 146,132 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Exhuast shield insecure

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front 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))

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

Rear Both rear inner sills corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 144,609 miles

Nearside Front brake squeaking slightly

Offside Rear Inner under sill corroded

Rear BOTH FLEXI brake hoses slightly loose in mountings

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 9 Jan 2024 144,590 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Side repeater incorrect colour BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp aim too high BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front brake squeaking slightly

Offside Rear Inner under sill corroded

Rear BOTH FLEXI brake hoses slightly loose in mountings

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 2 Oct 2023 144,542 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 133,605 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both offside and nearside at entry to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both offside and nearside at entry to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 128,821 miles

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

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

underside of vehicle slight corrosion

Fail 10 Sep 2021 128,821 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

underside of vehicle slight corrosion

Pass 16 Sep 2020 125,236 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 121,110 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 119,587 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 111,537 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2016 109,936 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2016 109,936 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 103,926 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 103,926 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2014 98,093 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2013 88,695 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 80,954 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 74,010 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 59,510 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 48,788 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 37,936 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 31,697 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 31,697 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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 HZU is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 HZU, 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 DK52 HZU registered?

DK52 HZU is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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