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GK02 AVJ

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2023
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

138,068 mi
Last recorded138,068 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK02 AVJ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2022 138,068 miles

Both headlamp beam images poor and image visible but reduced

Minor gearbox oil leak

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust heatshield insecure

Vehicle underside, exhaust and suspension components corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2021 135,467 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing low on edges- cracks

Pass 14 Mar 2020 128,293 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 128,287 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 118,650 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 118,648 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam connectors melted (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 107,585 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

nearside front brake binding slightly

Fail 8 Mar 2018 107,585 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

nearside front brake binding slightly

nearside front wiper blade damaged

Pass 9 Feb 2017 94,860 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 87,719 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 87,719 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 77,435 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

both side front brake discs lipped

Pass 11 Feb 2014 69,129 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 58,533 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both front tyres uneven worn

Pass 14 Feb 2012 51,453 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 46,635 miles

front brake discs worn / pads low

Fail 3 Feb 2011 46,635 miles

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

front brake discs worn / pads low

Pass 4 Feb 2010 42,240 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 37,262 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 37,262 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 32,297 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 32,297 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 25,658 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 19,593 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2005 19,538 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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GK02 AVJ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 GK02 AVJ, 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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GK02 AVJ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 14 March 2002.

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