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FX52 GKC

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

143,775 mi
Last recorded143,775 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX52 GKC
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 143,775 miles

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside rear sill damaged

Under vehicle corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2024 133,110 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Jan 2024 133,110 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 122,699 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 114,026 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

underside corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2022 113,809 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

underside corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2021 103,523 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

underside corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2020 97,078 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 93,123 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 88,089 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 83,791 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 79,737 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 75,411 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 70,668 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 65,409 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 60,631 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 51,652 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 45,978 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 38,746 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 31,894 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 24,662 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 23,193 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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FX52 GKC is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 FX52 GKC, 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 FX52 GKC registered?

FX52 GKC is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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