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DY52 VMM

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

146,241 mi
Last recorded146,241 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY52 VMM
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2021 146,241 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 145,862 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 145,125 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 144,608 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 142,821 miles

Nearside Front headlamp lens getting poor

Pass 29 Jun 2016 139,349 miles

EML on

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slightly (2.4.G.1)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan / chassis leg areas (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis legs and inner wing areas (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced bracket broken but secure at time of inspection (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan, floor to sill, sill to arch, chassis legs and inner wing areas (2.4.A.3)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH on beam unit (2.4.G.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan, floor to sill, sill to arch, chassis legs and inner wing areas (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Fail 28 Jun 2016 139,336 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated CORDS EXPOSED (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

EML on

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slightly (2.4.G.1)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan / chassis leg areas (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis legs and inner wing areas (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced bracket broken but secure at time of inspection (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan, floor to sill, sill to arch, chassis legs and inner wing areas (2.4.A.3)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH on beam unit (2.4.G.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan, floor to sill, sill to arch, chassis legs and inner wing areas (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 24 Jun 2015 136,371 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 132,015 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 19 Jun 2014 132,015 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2013 125,124 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 125,124 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 116,664 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 106,764 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 96,420 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 96,420 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 79,789 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 69,173 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 55,715 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 41,507 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 VMM is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 VMM, 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 VMM registered?

DY52 VMM is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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