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GV52 KTN

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

102,393 mi
Last recorded102,393 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV52 KTN
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 102,393 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 97,205 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 93,651 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 90,703 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 87,516 miles

Nearside Front Inner Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Nov 2020 84,720 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 84,720 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 80,450 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 May 2018 78,751 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 77,210 miles

Offside Front headlight pattern slightly distorted by scratches on lens

Fail 6 May 2017 77,178 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front headlight pattern slightly distorted by scratches on lens

Pass 7 May 2016 75,416 miles
Fail 7 May 2016 75,416 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 73,472 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 73,472 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 72,011 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 69,908 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 67,942 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

batery loose and insecure this may become MOT failure item later this year

front stick on provisional driver plate badly damaged and allmost missing if driver must still display this sign possibly a new one must be fitted to meet the law requirements

n/s front tyre outer wall very slight damage legal at test

Pass 4 May 2011 65,997 miles

both front wiperblades starting to smear

Battery insecure

Fail 4 May 2011 65,997 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Battery insecure

both front wiperblades starting to smear

Pass 19 Apr 2010 64,420 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 60,015 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 60,015 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 50,809 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 42,346 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 37,744 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2005 31,757 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 KTN is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 KTN, 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 KTN registered?

GV52 KTN is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 17 December 2002.

Is GV52 KTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV52 KTN shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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