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GV51 NVC

2002 Toyota Corolla

Beige Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

146,344 mi
Last recorded146,344 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 NVC
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2017 146,344 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Apr 2017 146,334 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Apr 2016 131,786 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 131,786 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 118,155 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 118,155 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2014 102,975 miles

both rear tyres perished an cracking

Fail 20 Mar 2014 102,975 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres perished an cracking

Pass 10 Jul 2013 98,860 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 98,857 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 98,100 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 96,906 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 96,883 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 95,797 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 84,045 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 84,043 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 67,671 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2007 47,047 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2007 47,047 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 23 Oct 2006 32,839 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 32,839 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 27,425 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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GV51 NVC is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Beige with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 GV51 NVC, 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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GV51 NVC is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 26 February 2002.

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