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GV52 FKH

2002 Toyota Corolla

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,536 mi
Last recorded118,536 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 118,536 miles

headlamp tape has been used to alter aim

Fail 10 Aug 2017 118,525 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 115,556 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 115,556 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 108,251 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 99,565 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 99,565 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 90,710 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2010 82,033 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 71,671 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 71,671 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 61,744 miles

rear tyres perishing and between 3-4mm

some corrosion at top of rear coil springs

some corrosion on exhaust

some corrosion on floor/chassis

Pass 23 Oct 2007 51,131 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 23 Oct 2007 51,131 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 38,537 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 FKH is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 GV52 FKH, 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 FKH registered?

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

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