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GU52 CWT

2002 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

160,417 mi
Last recorded160,417 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU52 CWT
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2015 160,417 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

engine light on

Fail 26 Aug 2015 160,417 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

engine light on

Pass 22 Aug 2014 153,608 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

hi level stop inop

wiper marks on screen

Fail 21 Aug 2014 153,608 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

hi level stop inop

wiper marks on screen

Pass 6 Mar 2013 136,841 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/r brake partially siezed

Pass 20 Feb 2012 118,854 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 101,610 miles

engine light on

Fail 22 Feb 2011 101,563 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

engine light on

Fail 11 Feb 2010 80,974 miles

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

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

handbrake high

Pass 11 Feb 2010 80,974 miles

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

handbrake high

Pass 5 Sep 2008 60,585 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 44,171 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 37,540 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 24,235 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 CWT is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CWT, 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 CWT registered?

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

Is GU52 CWT safe to buy?

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