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GF52 KCA

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

132,868 mi
Last recorded132,868 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF52 KCA
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 132,868 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2024 132,867 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2024 128,571 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 6 Jan 2024 128,431 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 11 Jan 2023 124,913 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 124,913 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 121,070 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn low / tyre perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Jan 2021 120,150 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 119,435 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 118,623 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 117,081 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 117,035 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 110,780 miles

Offside Front seatbelt slow to retract

Fail 3 Jan 2017 110,780 miles

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

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

Offside Front seatbelt slow to retract

Pass 22 Dec 2015 96,738 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 96,738 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 82,454 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 66,194 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 49,852 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 29,145 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 15,562 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 13,993 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 13,993 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 13,399 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 13,399 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 11,899 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 10,075 miles

Advise front number plate damaged.

Fail 26 Oct 2006 10,075 miles

Advise front number plate damaged.

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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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GF52 KCA is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 GF52 KCA, 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 GF52 KCA registered?

GF52 KCA is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 14 November 2002.

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