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GU52 CVW

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

106,556 mi
Last recorded106,556 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU52 CVW
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2015 106,556 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all chassis parts corroded

all suspension components corroded

exhaust system corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2015 106,556 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all chassis parts corroded

all suspension components corroded

bonnet catch not locking

exhaust system corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2014 102,869 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Nov 2013 95,718 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 22 Nov 2013 95,718 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 89,287 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 82,520 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 82,520 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 76,019 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 68,834 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Nov 2008 62,225 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 62,225 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 52,594 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 24 Nov 2006 42,507 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 33,784 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 CVW is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,796cc 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 GU52 CVW, 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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What year was GU52 CVW registered?

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

Is GU52 CVW safe to buy?

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