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DY52 AAE

2002 Toyota Corolla

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2025
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

130,688 mi
Last recorded130,688 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY52 AAE
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2024 130,688 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2024 130,687 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 123,014 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Oct 2023 123,013 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 116,044 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 116,037 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 107,683 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 107,680 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 102,432 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both rear axle bushes starting to split

Fail 9 Nov 2020 102,430 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both rear axle bushes starting to split

Pass 22 Oct 2019 97,301 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 97,300 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 92,475 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axl e mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 88,360 miles

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

rear axle mount bushes bonding splitting

Fail 10 Nov 2017 88,357 miles

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

rear axle mount bushes bonding splitting

Pass 10 Nov 2016 82,853 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also perished and cracked (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also perished and cracked (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 75,564 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 75,564 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 67,977 miles

all brakes bindin g slightly

Pass 19 Nov 2013 63,831 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2013 63,728 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 58,680 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 58,680 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 54,508 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 54,484 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 50,416 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 46,232 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 41,916 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 36,903 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 31,064 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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DY52 AAE is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 DY52 AAE, 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 DY52 AAE registered?

DY52 AAE is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 15 November 2002.

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