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DK52 ZHV

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,859 mi
Last recorded128,859 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 128,859 miles

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning center (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jul 2026 128,859 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning center (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2025 120,134 miles

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

Front Drive shaft damaged but serviceable both sides (6.1.7 (e))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 113,550 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 113,548 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 104,075 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 95,308 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 89,674 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed rubbed on drop link (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed rubbed on drop link (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2019 89,674 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed rubbed on drop link (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed rubbed on drop link (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 87,428 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on inner edge and perished on side walls (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear slight corrosion to inner sill

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 83,379 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2016 78,510 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 77,557 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jan 2016 77,557 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 71,258 miles

headlamp glasses starting to deteriorate

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 19 Jan 2015 71,258 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

headlamp glasses starting to deteriorate

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

screw in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Jan 2014 62,561 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 59,344 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 54,796 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 49,485 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 44,440 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 39,935 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 29 Jul 2008 37,159 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 7 Aug 2007 31,650 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 26,222 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 ZHV is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DK52 ZHV, 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 ZHV registered?

DK52 ZHV is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 24 September 2002.

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