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GV02 WPO

2002 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2021
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

128,869 mi
Last recorded128,869 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV02 WPO
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Fail 22 Oct 2021 128,869 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on dash (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated bothsides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

eml on dash

oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2020 124,222 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated bothsides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

eml on dash

front bumper loose

oil leak

Fail 20 Oct 2020 124,058 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect head lamp misted (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated bothsides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

eml on dash

front bumper loose

oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2019 121,629 miles

EML lamp on

Front Both head lamps loose but no likely to become detached.

Nearside Rear 1 of 2 Reg plate lamps not working.

Fail 18 Oct 2019 121,628 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

EML lamp on

Front Both head lamps loose but no likely to become detached.

Nearside Rear 1 of 2 Reg plate lamps not working.

Pass 10 Oct 2018 118,910 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 116,123 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated bothsides (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

eml on

Fail 4 Oct 2017 116,123 miles

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated bothsides (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothsides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

eml on

Pass 5 Oct 2016 112,748 miles

Both front Headlamp is slightly insecure

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

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2016 112,748 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Both front Headlamp is slightly insecure

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 108,091 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 108,091 miles

Stop lamp not working nearside rear (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 104,305 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 104,301 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 103,714 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 99,769 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 1 Oct 2012 99,736 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 94,402 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 94,376 miles

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

n/s/f tyre outer wall damage

Pass 6 Oct 2010 87,605 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 87,601 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 80,798 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 80,798 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 75,233 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 65,276 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 51,749 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2005 36,159 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2005 36,159 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 WPO is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WPO, 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 WPO is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 23 July 2002.

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