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GV52 FKN

2002 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

60,817 mi
Last recorded60,817 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV52 FKN
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2018 60,817 miles

Both front headlights are damaged at the fixings

Both front wiper blades are torn

Both rear brake steel pipes are corroding

Corrosion on under side of vehicle

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From rear joint to silencer box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 24 Oct 2018 60,671 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front headlights are damaged at the fixings

Both front wiper blades are torn

Both rear brake steel pipes are corroding

Corrosion on under side of vehicle

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From rear joint to silencer box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 26 Oct 2017 55,597 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 55,597 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 49,346 miles

Both front lower suspension arms are corroding

Minor corrosion found around o/s front upper suspension area

O/s front headlight has slight damage

Rear suspension springs are corroding

Under body has corrosion in areas

Fail 22 Oct 2016 49,346 miles

Rear suspension springs are corroding

Under body has corrosion in areas

O/s front headlight has slight damage

Both front lower suspension arms are corroding

Minor corrosion found around o/s front upper suspension area

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 43,261 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 43,480 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 39,468 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 39,468 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 33,818 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2013 33,818 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 29,062 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 25,936 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 22,775 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 20,074 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 20,074 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 17,055 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 14,413 miles

Both wiper blades smeer slightly.N/S/F indicator bulb "pale"in colour!(orange painted bulb).

Pass 31 Oct 2006 11,768 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 FKN is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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