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GV02 YYX

2002 Toyota Corolla

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

224,461 mi
Last recorded224,461 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV02 YYX
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2021 224,461 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (Both side) (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 217,025 miles

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2020 217,016 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2019 208,973 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 186,792 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 168,095 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 168,089 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2016 155,151 miles

all coil springs corroded

sills / floors corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2015 136,649 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 113,906 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

handbrake cable rusty

Pass 1 Feb 2013 107,035 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2012 99,162 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 6 Feb 2012 99,162 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 86,664 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 86,664 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 76,467 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 65,118 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 56,082 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 46,807 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 36,113 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 YYX is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 YYX, 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 YYX registered?

GV02 YYX is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 24 July 2002.

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