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GV52 FLM

2002 Toyota Corolla

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

145,597 mi
Last recorded145,597 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 145,597 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under side of vehicle corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2025 145,538 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under side of vehicle corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2024 137,927 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

underside if vehicle slightly corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2024 137,927 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

underside if vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2023 128,838 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both under sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 113,640 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

handbrake reserve high

nsr/osr inner sill corroded

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 14 Jan 2021 108,596 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 101,699 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 101,016 miles

Front wipers splits

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 100,444 miles

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

Offside front tyre cracked/Perished

Pass 3 Jan 2017 100,012 miles

Front bumper insecure

nearside front tyre perished (2mm)

offside front ttyre cracking

Fail 3 Jan 2017 100,012 miles

Front bumper insecure

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre perished (2mm)

offside front ttyre cracking

Pass 29 Dec 2015 99,388 miles

Differants size tyres fitted on front to rear axle

Front wipers splits

Offside front tyre cracking

Pass 18 Dec 2014 98,638 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 96,677 miles

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

Front discs pitted

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Dec 2013 96,594 miles

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Front discs pitted

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2012 92,648 miles

Both front wiper blades split

Both rear tyres cracked and perished

Both rear tyres inner edges slightly out of shape

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

Nearside front tyre inner edge worn

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

Pass 10 Dec 2011 87,126 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 80,353 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 80,278 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 69,665 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 69,665 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 65,481 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 55,528 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 46,403 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 42,464 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 42,464 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 FLM is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 FLM, 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 FLM registered?

GV52 FLM is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 8 November 2002.

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