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DX52 KBN

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

229,233 mi
Last recorded229,233 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX52 KBN
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2019 229,233 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 229,233 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 224,939 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 224,831 miles

Bumper insecure n/s/r and o/s/f (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective damaged with a jagged edge (4.2.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 220,172 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 220,172 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively linkage worn to excess (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure brake pad broken (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2016 215,280 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 215,280 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 209,371 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

water cap missing and engine has water leak

Fail 3 Sep 2015 209,371 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

water cap missing and engine has water leak

Pass 3 Sep 2014 201,533 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 201,533 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s/r lamp damaged,o/s/r reflector damaged

Pass 4 Sep 2013 192,933 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 192,933 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

drivers door check strap broken and hinge worn

n/s/r lamp damaged

Pass 4 Sep 2012 185,877 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Engine light on

Nearside rear lamp unit damaged

Fail 31 Aug 2012 185,818 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Engine light on

Nearside front bumpstop slightly deteriorated

Nearside rear lamp unit damaged

Offside front bumpstop slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Sep 2011 178,280 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 178,280 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 171,047 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 163,266 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 154,196 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2008 154,196 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 146,075 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 134,740 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 134,740 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 KBN is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 KBN, 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 KBN is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 16 September 2002.

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