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GN02 KGV

2002 Toyota Corolla

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2025
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,109 mi
Last recorded104,109 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN02 KGV
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2024 104,109 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 88,329 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear + perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Sep 2023 88,015 miles

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested unable to test due to no headlamp patterns (4.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both headlamp lenses very cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative unable to check due to headlamp lenses cloudy (4.1.5 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour cover missing (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Seat belt buckle missing centre and nearside seat belt buckles not visible (7.1.2 (d))

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing uneven tread wear to inner edges of both rear tyres (stepping) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2022 77,324 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2022 77,324 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 72,574 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 62,139 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

hand brake excessive travel

Pass 24 Oct 2019 50,382 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2019 50,382 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 45,975 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 42,224 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 42,222 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 41,445 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 40,327 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 40,327 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2015 38,331 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 38,331 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 36,420 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 34,793 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 32,815 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 30,646 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 30,646 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 28,187 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 26 Feb 2009 25,289 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 25,289 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 22,112 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 19,106 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 16,855 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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GN02 KGV is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GN02 KGV, 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 GN02 KGV registered?

GN02 KGV is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is GN02 KGV safe to buy?

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