2002 Toyota Corolla 1.4L Petrol · DE52 ABU
2002 Toyota Corolla (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 29,994 miles. MOT expired on 19 Jan 2011. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA COROLLA
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Jan 2011
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (26 Feb 2010)
- Recorded Mileage
- 29,994 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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DE52 ABU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 20/01/2010
- 29,994 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DE52 ABU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Toyota Corolla (DE52 ABU) between November 2006 and January 2010.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
DE52 ABU Mileage History
- 02/11/200620,702 mi
- 14/11/200724,488 mi+3,786 mi
- 20/11/200827,905 mi+3,417 mi
- 20/01/201029,994 mi+2,089 mi
Average of roughly 2,889 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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