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GL02 HVM

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

162,502 mi
Last recorded162,502 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2024
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL02 HVM
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2024 162,502 miles

fuel tank exhaust heat shield corroded/deteriorated

scraped through cat test

Fail 25 Apr 2024 162,501 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

fuel tank exhaust heat shield corroded/deteriorated

scraped through cat test

Pass 25 Apr 2023 156,411 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 150,661 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2022 150,661 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2021 144,302 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2021 144,301 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2021 144,289 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rattle from exhaust when cold

Central Rear Exhaust shield insecure (corroded)

Eml light on

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Apr 2020 140,540 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint at rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 135,806 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 126,590 miles

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

Oil leak ()

The engine light is on

Fail 24 Apr 2018 126,502 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

The engine light is on

Pass 27 Apr 2017 117,389 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Apr 2016 107,497 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Apr 2016 107,497 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 May 2015 99,048 miles

Nearside Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Fail 28 May 2015 99,048 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Pass 22 May 2014 78,757 miles

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

Nearside 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)

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 20 Mar 2013 63,022 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 53,452 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 44,921 miles

NSF SERVICE BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 39,287 miles

nearside and offside front inner brake discs slightly worn

Pass 12 Jan 2009 36,103 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 33,906 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 33,906 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2007 30,185 miles

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

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

nearside mirror cracked

Pass 16 Jun 2006 24,862 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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GL02 HVM is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 GL02 HVM, 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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GL02 HVM is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 5 July 2002.

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