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DY52 MZT

2002 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

110,603 mi
Last recorded110,603 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2013
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY52 MZT
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2013 110,603 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

engine management light on

n./s rear tyre worn low and worn on inner edge

o/s front tyre worn to 2.5mm

o/s rear tyre worn to limit

Fail 6 Sep 2013 110,603 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

engine management light on

n./s rear tyre worn low and worn on inner edge

o/s front tyre worn to 2.5mm

o/s rear tyre worn to limit

Pass 16 Jul 2012 96,391 miles

n/s/f tyre slightly wearing

Pass 15 Jul 2011 86,500 miles

All brake discs are corroded

Battery insecure

Both front shock absorber cowlins are split

Both headlamps are going cloudy

Both rear tyres wearing unevan on inner edges

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2011 86,500 miles

All brake discs are corroded

Battery insecure

Both front shock absorber cowlins are split

Both headlamps are going cloudy

Both rear tyres wearing unevan on inner edges

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 81,871 miles

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

engine oil level on minimum

vehicle has an emission control issue that needs attention

Pass 31 Jul 2009 67,771 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 54,986 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 54,966 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 39,855 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 32,800 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 32,800 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2005 23,684 miles

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

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 MZT is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MZT, 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 MZT registered?

DY52 MZT is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 23 September 2002.

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