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GV51 HYF

2002 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,464 mi
Last recorded174,464 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 HYF
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2017 174,464 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished on outter edge

Offside Front door strap missing

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished on outter edge

engine covers fitted

Fail 31 Jan 2017 174,385 miles

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure rear bolt loose (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished on outter edge

Offside Front door strap missing

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished on outter edge

engine covers fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2016 163,254 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine covers fitted

Fail 1 Feb 2016 163,254 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine covers fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2015 157,234 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

eml indicates a fault

Pass 14 Jan 2014 152,662 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 146,715 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 146,715 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 134,648 miles

Both,n/s and o/s rear axle beam bushes worn/perished and debonded.

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Dec 2010 121,765 miles

minor oil leak

rear axle bushes bonding deteriorating

rear registration plate deteriorating

slight front brake imbalance (16%)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 111,316 miles

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

front and rear brake discs slightly pitted

nearside rear brake slightly binding

rear axle bushes perishing/splitting

rear registration plate deteriorating

Fail 4 Jan 2010 111,316 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front and rear brake discs slightly pitted

nearside rear brake slightly binding

rear axle bushes perishing/splitting

rear registration plate deteriorating

Fail 19 Dec 2008 98,986 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 98,986 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 31 Dec 2007 88,478 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Dec 2007 88,478 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Dec 2006 80,882 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jan 2006 55,516 miles

Unable to test the nearside rear seat belt due to a child seat being fitted at time of test.

Unable to test the offside rear seat belt due to a child seat being fitted at the time of test.

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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GV51 HYF is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GV51 HYF, 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 GV51 HYF registered?

GV51 HYF is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 4 January 2002.

Is GV51 HYF safe to buy?

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