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GU52 FYA

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

132,565 mi
Last recorded132,565 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU52 FYA
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2015 132,565 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 131,829 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 4 Jul 2014 131,829 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 21 Jun 2014 131,582 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

centre stop light not working

Pass 15 Jun 2013 125,477 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

centre stop lamp not working

offside front wheel is tight to turn when raised clear of the ground

offside rear wheel is tight to turn when raised clear of the ground

Fail 15 Jun 2013 125,477 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

centre stop lamp not working

offside front wheel is tight to turn when raised clear of the ground

offside rear wheel is tight to turn when raised clear of the ground

Pass 23 Jun 2012 116,580 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight bind on offside front wheel

Fail 23 Jun 2012 116,580 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight bind on offside front wheel

Pass 7 Jun 2011 102,733 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 7 Jun 2011 102,733 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 8 Jun 2010 90,311 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

parking brake lever close to the end of its travel, adjustment required

windscreen wiper blades split but still clearing the screen ok

Pass 8 Jun 2010 90,311 miles

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

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

parking brake lever close to the end of its travel, adjustment required

windscreen wiper blades split but still clearing the screen ok

Pass 15 Jun 2009 79,325 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2009 79,320 miles

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 64,202 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 49,988 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 39,416 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 FYA is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 GU52 FYA, 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 FYA registered?

GU52 FYA is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 27 September 2002.

Is GU52 FYA safe to buy?

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