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DK52 VDC

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

148,611 mi
Last recorded148,611 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 148,611 miles

both front suspension arms corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

engine has oil leaks

fuel pipes corroded

nearside front tyre worn on both edges

underside of vehicle corroded in places

Fail 17 Jul 2017 148,609 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both front suspension arms corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

engine has oil leaks

fuel pipes corroded

nearside front tyre worn on both edges

underside of vehicle corroded in places

Pass 25 Jun 2016 140,495 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

both front suspension arms corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

engine has oil leaks

engine mangement light on

noise from engine

offside front brake binding

offside nearside front to rear brake pipes slight corrosion

underside of vehicle corroded in places

Fail 25 Jun 2016 140,495 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

both front suspension arms corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

engine has oil leaks

engine mangement light on

noise from engine

offside front brake binding

offside nearside front to rear brake pipes slight corrosion

underside of vehicle corroded in places

Pass 3 Jul 2015 131,924 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

engine has oil leaks

noise on engine around inlet manifold

rear brake pads getting low

slight corrosion on exhaust system

Pass 24 Jul 2014 122,679 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

car has 3 alloys and 1 steel wheel

engine has oil leaks

offside rear coil spring corroded

offside rear tyre on 3mm

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 6 Aug 2013 112,438 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 112,438 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 103,771 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 97,740 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 86,609 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 86,609 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 74,347 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 58,904 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 58,904 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 47,407 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 36,593 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 24,655 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 VDC is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VDC, 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 VDC registered?

DK52 VDC is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 11 September 2002.

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