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MT52 DVZ

2002 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

56,809 mi
Last recorded56,809 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT52 DVZ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 56,809 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 5 Oct 2017 56,801 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect No pattern lense gone opaque (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect No pattern lense gone opaque (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 56,405 miles

Front Headlight lenses are going opaque , poor beam pattern

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

Fail 23 Jan 2017 56,405 miles

Front Headlight lenses are going opaque , poor beam pattern

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 52,572 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 50,743 miles

Headlight pattern VERY poor / lenses are opaque

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

Pass 24 May 2013 47,048 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 47,048 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2012 45,270 miles

Headlight lense are no longer clear / image poor

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

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

Fail 24 May 2012 45,191 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Headlight lense are no longer clear / image poor

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

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 23 May 2011 41,986 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 41,986 miles

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)

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

Fail 7 May 2010 39,179 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front brake discs worn

offside rear tyre slight mishape

Pass 7 May 2010 39,179 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front brake discs worn

offside rear tyre slight mishape

Pass 21 Apr 2009 35,501 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

damage to nearside front tyre outer wall

front brake discs worn

wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 25 Apr 2008 32,601 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 26,659 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 26,659 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2005 20,914 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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MT52 DVZ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,598cc 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 MT52 DVZ, 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 MT52 DVZ registered?

MT52 DVZ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 20 December 2002.

Is MT52 DVZ safe to buy?

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