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GU52 CVL

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

97,525 mi
Last recorded97,525 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU52 CVL
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 97,525 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2026 97,525 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 96,628 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

handbrake has little reserve travel

rear crash panel slightly corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2024 94,263 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle carrier bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2024 94,263 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle carrier bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 93,492 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Handbrake reading 16%

Fail 26 Oct 2022 93,492 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Handbrake reading 16%

Pass 21 Sep 2021 91,612 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2021 91,612 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 91,352 miles

Nearside Mirror seized ,will not adjust

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 90,734 miles

Long hand brake travel,

Nearside Play in track rod end.

Pass 28 Sep 2018 89,298 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 88,167 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 86,557 miles

Cut to n/s/f tyre outer sidewall.

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 84,040 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 79,818 miles

Both front indicators showing slightly white light.

Pass 24 Sep 2013 74,729 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 69,602 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 64,689 miles

Front number plate damaged, but not likely to be misread.

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 64,689 miles

Front number plate damaged, but not likely to be misread.

Pass 15 Sep 2010 59,069 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 53,509 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 47,891 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 42,882 miles

Nearside & offside front brake pads have worn thin

Pass 26 Sep 2006 35,627 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2005 27,657 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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GU52 CVL is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 GU52 CVL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GU52 CVL?

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What year was GU52 CVL registered?

GU52 CVL is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 25 September 2002.

Is GU52 CVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU52 CVL shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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