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GU52 DKY

2002 Toyota Corolla

Beige Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

142,099 mi
Last recorded142,099 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU52 DKY
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Sep 2018 142,099 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 139,754 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 22 Aug 2017 139,754 miles

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 137,122 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

both rear brake pipes (into hose) are slightly corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2016 137,122 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing stalk missing (5.1.1)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

both rear brake pipes (into hose) are slightly corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2015 129,783 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 129,751 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 122,623 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 122,623 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Mar 2013 109,024 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 109,024 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 98,793 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 93,720 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 85,805 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 73,335 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 65,585 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 54,138 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 54,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2005 43,539 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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GU52 DKY is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Beige with a 1,794cc petrol 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 GU52 DKY, 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 GU52 DKY registered?

GU52 DKY is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is GU52 DKY safe to buy?

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