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DY52 VMC

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

149,799 mi
Last recorded149,799 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY52 VMC
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2017 149,799 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Lower suspension arms starting to corrode

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

Front brake discs back plates starting to corrode

Front subframe starting TO CORRODE

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

Rear exhaust blowing

Rear fuel tank straps starting to corrode

coil spring corroded front and rear both sides (2.4.C.1b)

front and rear under body starting to corrode

Pass 8 Nov 2016 141,894 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 134,813 miles

Nearside knocking noise from engine

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

front discs corroded

oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2014 130,146 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing unevenly

front brake backplates corroded

o/s headlamp lens deteriorated slightly

rear wiper split

slight intermitant noise from engine/fan belt area?

slight oil leak on engine

Fail 4 Nov 2014 130,146 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing unevenly

front brake backplates corroded

o/s headlamp lens deteriorated slightly

rear wiper split

slight intermitant noise from engine/fan belt area?

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 12 Nov 2013 125,680 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2013 125,680 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 113,601 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 91,501 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 81,610 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 63,699 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 54,154 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 45,334 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 44,300 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 23 Feb 2006 27,045 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 VMC is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VMC, 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 VMC registered?

DY52 VMC is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 23 October 2002.

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