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GU02 UHY

2002 Toyota Corolla

Black Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

127,424 mi
Last recorded127,424 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU02 UHY
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2019 127,424 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

frt & rear suspension rusty

rear tyres perishing badly

Pass 2 Aug 2018 124,321 miles

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 9 Aug 2017 122,261 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 120,523 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 118,776 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tres have cracks in the sidewalls(no cords seen).

Pass 29 Jul 2014 116,358 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 Jul 2014 116,358 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 113,848 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres prished

Fail 25 Jul 2013 113,822 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres prished

Pass 31 Jul 2012 111,022 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 107,976 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 103,440 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 95,256 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 89,360 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 73,212 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 58,186 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2007 58,186 miles

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

nearside rear tyre out of shape.

Pass 4 Mar 2006 38,821 miles

offside rear tyre tread slightly out of shape.

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 UHY is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GU02 UHY, 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 UHY is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 21 March 2002.

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