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GJ52 VKW

2002 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

101,145 mi
Last recorded101,145 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ52 VKW
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2015 101,145 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 92,254 miles

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres wearing on inside edge

n/s/r outer sill damaged

Pass 12 Mar 2014 89,108 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 76,452 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 76,452 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 74,100 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 69,602 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 69,602 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 65,020 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Jul 2010 65,020 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 60,146 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 55,607 miles

Front number plate crack

windscreen has a combination of minor scratches

Fail 4 Aug 2008 55,607 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Front number plate crack

windscreen has a combination of minor scratches

Pass 26 Jul 2007 48,090 miles

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

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

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

drivers mirror damaged

Fail 26 Jul 2007 48,090 miles

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

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

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

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

dwmage to drivers wing mirror

front number plate damaged/cracked

Pass 18 Aug 2006 40,196 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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GJ52 VKW is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GJ52 VKW, 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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GJ52 VKW is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 23 September 2002.

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