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GU02 YVM

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

97,109 mi
Last recorded97,109 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2023
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU02 YVM
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2023 97,109 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box joint slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear inner sill corroded but not seriously weakened

Offside Rear parking brake slightly weak

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2022 93,856 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

eml light on

Pass 30 Jun 2021 88,685 miles

EML on

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair uneven application (1.2.1 (c))

central stop lamp not working

nearside front tyre bald on edges and perished/cracking

offside front tyre worn on edges and perished/cracking

Fail 23 Jun 2021 88,522 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect suspect due to deteriorated headlamp (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect suspect due to deteriorated headlamp (4.1.2 (c))

EML on

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair uneven application (1.2.1 (c))

central stop lamp not working

headlamps deteriorated

nearside front tyre bald on edges and perished/cracking

offside front tyre worn on edges and perished/cracking

Pass 11 Jun 2020 83,686 miles

EML light on

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

Park brake little reserve travel

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

Fail 11 Jun 2020 83,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

EML light on

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides split (3.4 (b) (i))

Park brake little reserve travel

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 78,466 miles

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

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

minor stone chip in windscreen but does not affect drivers view of the road

Fail 28 May 2019 78,466 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

minor stone chip in windscreen but does not affect drivers view of the road

Pass 23 Jun 2018 72,651 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill slightly (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 62,177 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 57,371 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2015 52,067 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 52,067 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 47,106 miles

n/s/f and n/s/r tyre low on limit

Fail 25 Jun 2014 47,106 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f and n/s/r tyre low on limit

Pass 1 Jun 2013 43,461 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2013 43,461 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2012 40,743 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 39,297 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

auxillary drive belt cracking

boot liner trim fitted preventing a full inspection of the rear suspension upper mounts

front and rear brake discs wearing

lower plastic outer sill covers fitted

nearside rear quarter panel dented

offside rear child seat not secured

unable to view the front to rear fuel and brake lines fully

unable to view the under bonnet fuel and brake lines fully

Pass 21 Jun 2010 37,397 miles

front brake discs worn

both front wipers split

damage to n/s/r quarter

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

rear wiper rubber missing

Pass 20 Jun 2009 33,675 miles

Nail in rear tyre

cut in nearside front tyre but not to cords

offside rear tyre wearing out of shape

Pass 15 May 2008 29,719 miles

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

o/s/f tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 24 Feb 2007 24,126 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 17,706 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 YVM 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 70.8%.

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 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 YVM, 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 YVM is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 25 March 2002.

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