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RF52 DVK

2002 Toyota Corolla

Green Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

206,023 mi
Last recorded206,023 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF52 DVK
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2017 206,023 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 189,496 miles

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 147,782 miles

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 163,783 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 163,646 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

amp wire between gromet and body in engine bay.

Pass 15 Nov 2012 147,665 miles

Battery insecure

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 15 Nov 2012 147,665 miles

Battery insecure

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 135,257 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 123,259 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2010 123,259 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 11 Nov 2009 110,214 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 110,214 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 96,595 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front ns&os tyre tread wearing low.

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

Fail 13 Nov 2008 96,595 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front ns&os tyre tread wearing low.

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 78,580 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 59,462 miles

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

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

OSR tyre inner tread worn unevenly. †NSR tyre under inflated.

Fail 2 Nov 2006 59,462 miles

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 Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

OSR tyre inner tread worn unevenly. †NSR tyre under inflated.

Pass 19 Oct 2005 39,063 miles

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

Wiper blades slightly perished.

Fail 19 Oct 2005 39,063 miles

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

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

Wiper blades slightly perished.

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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RF52 DVK is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Green with a 1,398cc 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 RF52 DVK, 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 RF52 DVK registered?

RF52 DVK is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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