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GK02 BZL

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

161,333 mi
Last recorded161,333 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2022
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK02 BZL
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2022 161,333 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2022 161,333 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 155,502 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 148,936 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres wearing more on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 21 Sep 2020 148,934 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres wearing more on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 139,443 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 139,438 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear box holed (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 130,189 miles

Both front discs badly lipped

Front brake pads very low

Pass 8 Aug 2017 123,506 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 119,234 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 114,447 miles

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

slight leak from gearbox

Pass 21 Jul 2014 110,947 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 108,160 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 98,149 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 91,635 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 85,029 miles

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

OSF shock absorber appears to be damp. Possibly due to weather conditions.

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

Fail 11 Aug 2009 77,115 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 77,115 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 70,170 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 60,675 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Oct 2007 60,669 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear tyre showing signs of separating

Pass 6 Oct 2006 50,443 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 BZL is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 GK02 BZL, 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 GK02 BZL registered?

GK02 BZL is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 20 March 2002.

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