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GV52 LTU

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

61,918 mi
Last recorded61,918 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 61,918 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2025 60,265 miles

Front brakes worn

general underbody corrosion

Pass 24 May 2024 58,318 miles
Fail 24 May 2024 58,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 56,190 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both uneven (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jan 2023 56,190 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both uneven (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 52,847 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 52,847 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 49,266 miles

both rear tyres worn unevenly on inner edges

Fail 22 Jan 2021 49,266 miles

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

both rear tyres worn unevenly on inner edges

Pass 17 Jan 2020 45,280 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 43,386 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 40,255 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 40,163 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 38,007 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Recommend full check (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Recommend full check (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 34,542 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 32,158 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 32,158 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 30,743 miles

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

Offside windscreen wiper slight smear.

Pass 19 Nov 2012 30,009 miles

Rear tyres heavily perishing.

Fail 19 Nov 2012 30,009 miles

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

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

Rear tyres heavily perishing.

Pass 8 Nov 2011 29,000 miles

Both rear tyres deteriorating.

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2011 28,854 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 27,449 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 24,930 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 22,585 miles

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

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

Rear tyre treads deforming slightly.

Pass 16 Nov 2007 18,870 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2006 15,928 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 14,397 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 LTU is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 LTU, 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 LTU registered?

GV52 LTU is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 13 December 2002.

Is GV52 LTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV52 LTU shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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