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DY52 UTW

2002 Toyota Corolla

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

238,222 mi
Last recorded238,222 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY52 UTW
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2016 238,222 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2016 238,222 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 220,475 miles

park brake performance only just meets requirement - suggest inspection

Fail 9 Aug 2014 204,209 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 204,209 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 186,753 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 186,753 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 169,260 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 31 Jul 2012 169,260 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 151,538 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Jul 2011 151,538 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 131,364 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 131,364 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 111,047 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 91,217 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 71,592 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 48,953 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2005 46,259 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 3 Nov 2005 46,259 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 UTW is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 UTW, 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 UTW registered?

DY52 UTW is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 18 November 2002.

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