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GK52 BGU

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

120,346 mi
Last recorded120,346 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK52 BGU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2019 120,346 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 108,613 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from the rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2017 96,322 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on the inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 82,681 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2016 82,681 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)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2015 77,785 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 71,916 miles

nearside rear tyre worn very low on inner edge

offside front seatbelt latch difficult to engage,but still operational

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Fail 11 Oct 2014 71,874 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn very low on inner edge

offside front seatbelt latch difficult to engage,but still operational

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 5 Oct 2013 65,736 miles

drivers seat belt buckle would benefit from attention

slight deterioration in rear tyres

Pass 19 Oct 2012 60,339 miles

slight deterioration in both rear tyres

Pass 29 Oct 2011 55,751 miles

drivers seat belt catch difficult to engage but in working order (recommend new catch)

Fail 22 Oct 2011 55,659 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

drivers seat belt catch difficult to engage but in working order (recommend new catch)

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 16 Oct 2010 49,251 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 43,154 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 24 Oct 2009 43,056 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 1 Nov 2008 37,101 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Oct 2007 30,127 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 21,799 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 17,324 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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GK52 BGU is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GK52 BGU, 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 GK52 BGU registered?

GK52 BGU is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 18 September 2002.

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