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GV02 OPT

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

118,527 mi
Last recorded118,527 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV02 OPT
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2018 118,527 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

n/s/r light cluster damaged

Pass 15 Jun 2017 109,997 miles

Nearside Rear Light cluster in poor condition!

Oil leak ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 17 Jun 2016 104,240 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 15 Jun 2016 104,240 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 99,022 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2015 99,022 miles

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

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

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

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)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 94,484 miles

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

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

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

engine noisy

nearside rear lamp unit damaged

oil leak from oil filter

oil level on minimum

Fail 5 Jun 2014 94,466 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

engine noisy

nearside rear lamp unit damaged

oil leak from oil filter

oil level on minimum

Fail 13 Jun 2013 90,241 miles

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

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

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

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

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

catalytic converter noisy when engine reved

offside front tyre starting to perish

Pass 13 Jun 2013 90,241 miles

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

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

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

catalytic converter noisy when engine reved

offside front tyre starting to perish

Pass 15 Jun 2012 87,419 miles

Slight bind on rear brakes.

Fail 18 Jun 2011 84,020 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2011 84,020 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2010 76,089 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

near side rear lense cracked

Pass 4 Jun 2010 76,089 miles

near side rear lense cracked

Pass 17 Jun 2009 69,076 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 56,756 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 41,907 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 32,358 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 OPT is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GV02 OPT, 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 GV02 OPT registered?

GV02 OPT is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 24 June 2002.

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