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GV52 EDK

2002 Toyota Corolla

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

135,441 mi
Last recorded135,441 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2022
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV52 EDK
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2022 135,441 miles

all suspension components corroded... corrosion to underside... prescribed areas corroded not excessive

Pass 21 Oct 2021 125,420 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rails and suspension components (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Tail pipe missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2020 117,927 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Tail pipe missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 111,834 miles

Rear end tail pipe missing

Fail 4 Sep 2019 111,834 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear end tail pipe missing

Pass 7 Sep 2018 104,912 miles

Exhaust tailpipe missing

Fail 6 Sep 2018 104,912 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Macpherson strut ball joint likely to become detached Excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Exhaust tailpipe missing

Pass 1 Sep 2017 97,823 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 99,823 miles

Brake performance not tested Brake fluid leak no brake pedal (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 89,740 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 84,821 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 84,821 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear rear brake binding Both (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 79,426 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 79,398 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2013 74,484 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2012 68,573 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2012 68,573 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2011 64,861 miles

advise outer sill covers fitted (unable to inspect outer sill panels for corrosion)

advise wear to both rear brake discs

Pass 28 Nov 2009 61,399 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 57,451 miles

multy grove belt cracked

wipers smear screen

Pass 15 Dec 2007 52,484 miles

advise inner and outer raised tread of both front tyres getting low

Pass 15 Dec 2006 46,906 miles

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

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

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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GV52 EDK is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 GV52 EDK, 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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GV52 EDK is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 29 October 2002.

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