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GV02 YYW

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2024
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

168,806 mi
Last recorded168,806 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2023
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV02 YYW
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2023 168,806 miles

Rear both side sills slightly corroded

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2023 168,806 miles

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

Rear both side sills slightly corroded

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 164,344 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Nov 2022 164,344 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 160,873 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 160,873 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2020 156,727 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm also worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jul 2020 156,727 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm also worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 155,662 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 154,748 miles

Front wiper blades deteriorated

Fail 30 Jul 2018 154,738 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 15 Jun 2017 147,047 miles

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

front wiper blades badly deteriorated

Fail 15 Jun 2017 147,047 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

front wiper blades badly deteriorated

Pass 16 Jun 2016 139,582 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear pipe (7.1.2)

oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2015 126,507 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 126,503 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 112,424 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 98,935 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 87,552 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 87,552 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 75,983 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2011 75,983 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2010 64,641 miles

both rear brakes slightly binding

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 64,641 miles

both rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 22 Jul 2009 55,528 miles

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)

Fail 22 Jul 2009 55,520 miles

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

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 22 Jul 2008 46,732 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

rear wiper blade split

vibration from inlet mainfold at fast idle

Fail 22 Jul 2008 46,732 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 24 Jul 2007 39,255 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 30,954 miles

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 YYW is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YYW, 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 YYW registered?

GV02 YYW is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 29 July 2002.

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