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GN52 BKY

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

156,338 mi
Last recorded156,338 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN52 BKY
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2024 156,338 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 153,525 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 149,706 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 149,706 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 145,451 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 142,571 miles

All coil springs corroded. not seriously weakened

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

Nearside Front Fog lamp inop

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

Fail 7 Oct 2020 142,751 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All coil springs corroded. not seriously weakened

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

Nearside Front Fog lamp inop

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 139,700 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both close to limit, unable to see inner webbing at time of test only (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

both front tyres bald on edges and worn close to legal limit

both front wipers worn

n/s/f tyre cracked and perished

oil leak

rear beam axle bushes perished

rear number plate faded

Pass 12 Oct 2018 136,240 miles

front brake pads worn unevenly

front bumper adrift

front wipers worn

general corrosion to all suspension components

n/s/f brake pad worn low

rear beam axle bushes perished

Pass 23 Sep 2017 130,573 miles

rear coil springs corroded

suspension components corroded

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

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

battery poorly supported

deep cuts to both rear tyres

exhaust corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2017 130,573 miles

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

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

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

battery poorly supported

deep cuts to both rear tyres

exhaust corroded

rear coil springs corroded

suspension components corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2016 123,573 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 112,611 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 102,589 miles

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

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

hand brake travel

head lamp lenses slightly glazed but not affecting beam pattern

Pass 6 Sep 2013 89,882 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 80,980 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 70,279 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 60,342 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/rear tyre outer sidewall scuffed

Pass 3 Sep 2009 50,119 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 50,119 miles

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

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)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 40,320 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 40,320 miles

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)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 32,308 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 24,466 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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GN52 BKY is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 GN52 BKY, 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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GN52 BKY is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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