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GU02 RVK

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

113,797 mi
Last recorded113,797 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU02 RVK
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2017 113,797 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 111,245 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT INDICATES A FAULT

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion SILL PANEL less THAN 30cm. from body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Jul 2016 111,224 miles

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

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

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

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

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT INDICATES A FAULT

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion SILL PANEL less THAN 30cm. from body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Jul 2015 108,514 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Aug 2014 104,308 miles

Both front tyres wearing at inner/outer edges.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside outer sill corroding around middle/rear.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jul 2013 97,382 miles

1,Offside outer sill corroding around middle/rear.

1,Small cracks in nearside rear tyre tread.

Fail 9 Jul 2013 97,382 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

1,Offside outer sill corroding around middle/rear.

2,Small cracks in both rear tyre treads.

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 90,889 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 84,653 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 76,990 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 71,300 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jul 2009 71,300 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2008 66,312 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2007 59,765 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 52,658 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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GU02 RVK is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 GU02 RVK, 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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GU02 RVK is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 28 April 2002.

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