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GV52 KFJ

2002 Toyota Corolla

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

131,690 mi
Last recorded131,690 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV52 KFJ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2016 131,690 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 11 Oct 2016 131,690 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 125,984 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Aug 2014 121,498 miles

headlamps poor pattern only just ok

rear axle pivot bushes starting to seperate

rear number plate not good

Fail 29 Jul 2014 121,495 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

all brakes slightly binding

hands brake lever travel nearly excessive

headlamps poor pattern only just ok

rear axle pivot bushes starting to seperate

rear bumper out of shape (sharp edges)mat occure

rear number plate not good

Pass 23 Jul 2013 115,299 miles

rear brake flexible hoses starting to crack

Fail 18 Jul 2013 115,299 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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)

rear brake flexible hoses starting to crack

wipers dont clear screen very well

Pass 17 Jul 2012 110,971 miles

front brake pads low and slightly binding

Fail 17 Jul 2012 110,971 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

front brake pads low and slightly binding

Pass 19 Jul 2011 105,084 miles

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

offside front brake slightly binding

Fail 15 Jan 2010 96,837 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

rear pads lowish disc worn badly

Pass 15 Jan 2010 96,837 miles

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

rear pads lowish disc worn badly

Pass 15 Jan 2009 91,707 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2009 91,707 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 76,273 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 57,584 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 39,143 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 39,143 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 KFJ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 KFJ, 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 KFJ registered?

GV52 KFJ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 13 November 2002.

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