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GV02 MVE

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

112,285 mi
Last recorded112,285 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV02 MVE
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2018 112,285 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (both side) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2018 112,285 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (both side) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 106,051 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 106,029 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 97,914 miles

50% of washers blocked

Front tyres bald outer edge

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 18 Sep 2015 92,158 miles

bonnet prop missing

both headlamps discoloured

bothy headlamps have poor beam patterns

damage to offside front tyre outer sidewall

engine light on

objects removed from drivers view

oil leak (rocker cover gasket ?)

slight play in nearside steering rack inner joint

Pass 30 Aug 2014 88,061 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 83,860 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 78,025 miles

N/S/F seat belt starting to fray

engine management light on

engine oil leak

Fail 16 Aug 2012 77,142 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

engine management light on

n/s/f seat belt starting to fray

Pass 20 Aug 2011 68,384 miles

EML on

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

both front wiper blades smearing

both front wiper blades split

offside rear tyre on 3mm

Fail 17 Aug 2011 68,344 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

EML on

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

Oil leak

both front wiper blades smearing

both front wiper blades split

front bumper slightly loose and damaged

offside rear tyre on 3mm

Pass 23 Aug 2010 59,498 miles

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

engine light showing

Pass 7 Aug 2009 48,179 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 39,095 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 31,985 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 29,813 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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GV02 MVE 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 76.5%.

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 GV02 MVE, 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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GV02 MVE is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 6 July 2002.

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