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GV02 PBZ

2002 Toyota Corolla

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,401 mi
Last recorded102,401 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV02 PBZ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 102,401 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 26 Nov 2025 102,393 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 101,557 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 101,300 miles

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 101,029 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 101,025 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Dec 2021 100,601 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2021 99,050 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 97,879 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 96,247 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing URGENT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing URGENT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Jan 2019 96,247 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing URGENT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing URGENT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Dec 2017 95,249 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 94,589 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 94,176 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 93,159 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 91,465 miles

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

o/s and n/s front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 19 Mar 2014 91,465 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

o/s and n/s front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 26 Mar 2013 85,648 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2013 85,648 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 90,682 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)

advise rear number plate slightly deterated

Pass 22 Mar 2011 68,951 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

advise slight damage to nearside front tyre wall

Pass 12 Mar 2010 59,410 miles

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

nearside rear tyre going out of shape on inner tread area

noise from engine

offside rear tyre going out of shape on inner tread area

Pass 17 Jun 2008 46,116 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 37,859 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 28,223 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 PBZ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PBZ, 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 PBZ registered?

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

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