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GV02 YYL

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

132,794 mi
Last recorded132,794 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV02 YYL
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2017 132,794 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Feb 2017 132,791 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 126,384 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 116,799 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 116,799 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 110,676 miles

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

tail/pipe missing could draw fumes in to boot no provisions to fail

Fail 3 Feb 2014 110,676 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

tail/pipe missing could draw fumes in to boot no provisions to fail

Pass 22 Feb 2013 104,964 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 104,964 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)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 98,100 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 98,100 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 86,741 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 73,608 miles

Battery insecure

Both rear brakes binding but not excessive enough to show on roller brake tester.

Fail 3 Feb 2010 73,608 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Battery insecure

Both rear brakes binding but not excessive enough to show on roller brake tester.

Pass 26 Apr 2008 64,754 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 53,464 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 39,406 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 YYL is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YYL, 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 YYL registered?

GV02 YYL is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 25 July 2002.

Is GV02 YYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV02 YYL shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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