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DX52 DPO

2002 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,672 mi
Last recorded103,672 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2021
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX52 DPO
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Aug 2021 103,672 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 99,601 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 95,728 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 95,712 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2018 87,006 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both pitted and are both in an extremely poor condition (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both pitted and in very poor condition (3.5.1i)

both FRONT TYRES perished and cracking (NEARLY TO CORDS)

general corrosion

nearside front outer sill is excessively corroded but not in a prescribed area

offside rear and nearside front seat belts slow to retract

Fail 3 May 2018 87,002 miles

Battery insecure risk of shorting (1.9.1)

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both pitted and are both in an extremely poor condition (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both pitted and in very poor condition (3.5.1i)

both FRONT TYRES perished and cracking (NEARLY TO CORDS)

general corrosion

nearside front outer sill is excessively corroded but not in a prescribed area

offside rear and nearside front seat belts slow to retract

Pass 2 May 2017 81,366 miles

Nearside Front Outer seal corroded (holded)

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load button sticking (5.2.4a)

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

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 2 May 2017 81,365 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Outer seal corroded (holded)

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load button sticking (5.2.4a)

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

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 75,794 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

wipers deteriorating

Pass 1 Aug 2015 72,970 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2014 66,532 miles

genral rust all underside of vehicle

Fail 4 Jan 2013 58,131 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust temporarily sealed

Pass 4 Jan 2013 58,131 miles

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

exhaust temporarily sealed

Pass 29 Dec 2011 49,562 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 40,243 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 31,650 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Jan 2010 31,618 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 21,848 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 20,347 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 17,469 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 15,225 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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DX52 DPO is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DX52 DPO, 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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DX52 DPO is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 4 September 2002.

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