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GV52 EFA

2002 Toyota Corolla

Black Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

113,763 mi
Last recorded113,763 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV52 EFA
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2016 113,763 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/60hr15 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Jan 2016 113,731 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both headlamps (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/60hr15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 103,938 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2014 103,938 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 98,976 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2013 98,976 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 92,815 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 86,820 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 80,494 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 80,494 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Jul 2009 67,653 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 67,653 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 57,983 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 57,983 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 45,692 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 36,571 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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GV52 EFA is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EFA, 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 EFA is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 October 2002.

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