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DV52 BYL

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

116,998 mi
Last recorded116,998 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV52 BYL
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2017 116,998 miles

front brake binding

hand brake imbalance

oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2016 115,137 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 113,955 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 1 Sep 2015 113,955 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 113,389 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 113,389 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 112,434 miles

eml light on

o/s/f fog light broken

o/s/r brake binding very slightly

Pass 6 Dec 2012 103,981 miles

engine management light on.

Fail 30 Nov 2012 103,865 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

engine management light on.

Pass 10 Dec 2011 91,420 miles

both front headlamp lenses deteriorating but just about get a beam pattern.

Fail 10 Dec 2011 91,420 miles

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

both front headlamp lenses deteriorating but just about get a beam pattern.

Pass 20 Nov 2010 73,333 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Dec 2009 61,509 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 55,910 miles

unable to check o/s/r seatbelt as child seat fitted.

Pass 8 Dec 2007 50,227 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2006 44,366 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 36,376 miles

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

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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DV52 BYL is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DV52 BYL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DV52 BYL registered?

DV52 BYL is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 13 December 2002.

Is DV52 BYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV52 BYL shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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