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GV52 FKE

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

57,495 mi
Last recorded57,495 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV52 FKE
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2022 57,495 miles

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

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

Offside Rear osr outer brake pad is moving about in pad carrier when wheel turned

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust joint is leaking slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Jan 2022 57,495 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear osr outer brake pad is moving about in pad carrier when wheel turned

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust joint is leaking slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Dec 2021 57,291 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Direction indicator missing damaged (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 48,414 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 48,414 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 46,556 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Before flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear heatshield insecure

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 44,451 miles

fuel tank heat shield corroded and insecure

Pass 2 Sep 2017 42,851 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 41,506 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 40,212 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both front tyre treads getting low (3mm)

both rear tyres cracked/perished

Fail 23 Aug 2014 38,573 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front tyre treads 3mm

Pass 23 Aug 2014 38,573 miles

front tyre treads 3mm

Pass 24 Aug 2013 37,385 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 35,905 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

slight bind nearside front wheel

Pass 16 Aug 2011 33,834 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 32,643 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 30,915 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 27,255 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 27,255 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

front brake pads getting low ( 2mm n/s/f)

offside rear brake disc scored & corroding

Pass 8 Jun 2007 22,511 miles

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)

Pass 30 May 2006 18,269 miles

front number plate loose

front wiper blades worn / rear torn

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 FKE is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FKE, 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 GV52 FKE registered?

GV52 FKE is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 October 2002.

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The MOT history for GV52 FKE shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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