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GV52 KGZ

2002 Toyota Corolla

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

139,129 mi
Last recorded139,129 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 139,129 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Jun 2019 139,125 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 135,792 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 132,402 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 132,400 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 123,916 miles

EML light on

Fail 23 Jul 2015 123,916 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

EML light on

Pass 31 Jul 2014 111,722 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 93,172 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on edge

Fail 31 Jan 2013 93,172 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

both front tyres worn on edge

Pass 1 Feb 2012 80,877 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak from gearbox

Fail 30 Jan 2012 80,877 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front and rear discs rusty

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 2 Feb 2011 67,704 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 58,587 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 52,209 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 42,218 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 26,657 miles

N/S/REAR TYRE HAS SMALL CUT IN TREADED AREA

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Dec 2005 25,679 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 KGZ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KGZ, 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 KGZ registered?

GV52 KGZ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 9 December 2002.

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