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GV52 MTK

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

119,736 mi
Last recorded119,736 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2020
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV52 MTK
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2020 119,736 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 119,736 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2019 112,787 miles

end tube of rear silencer missing

o/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

sill covers fitted outer lower of sills

slight play detected o/s drop link

Pass 10 Feb 2018 106,880 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (7.1.2)

Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill area (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear silencer corroded tail pipe missing

Fail 2 Feb 2018 106,700 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (7.1.2)

Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill area (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear silencer corroded tail pipe missing

Pass 4 Feb 2017 98,779 miles

f/o/side tyre worn low

Fail 4 Feb 2017 98,779 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

f/o/side tyre worn low

Pass 5 Feb 2016 91,022 miles

both head light lens fogged over

exhaust system corroded

hand brake travel becoming slightly high / advise attention to rectify

hand brake unbalanced in operation

head light lens been cleaned up / beam patterns slightly defused

slight front brake unbalance

underside / components showing general corrosion

Fail 5 Feb 2016 91,002 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195 / 55 / 16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre worn / out of shape 195 / 55 / 16 (4.1.D.1b)

slight front brake unbalance

both head light lens fogged over

exhaust system corroded

hand brake travel becoming slightly high / advise attention to rectify

hand brake unbalanced in operation

underside / components showing general corrosion

Pass 13 Nov 2014 83,170 miles

BOTH FRONT / REAR BRAKE DISCS SHOWING SURFACE CORROSION / SIGNS OF VEHICLE BEING STOOD FOR SOME TIME / SLIGHT FLUCTUATION ON FRONT / REAR BRAKES

BOTH HEAD LIGHT BEAM PATTERNS SLIGHTLY DEFUSSED / BOTH H/LIGHT LENS FOGGED OVER

CLUTCH STARTING TO SLIP

EXHAUST CORRODED

NAIL IN OFFSIDE REAR TYRE / SIGNS OF SLIGHT CRACKING ON INNER SIDE WALL OF TYRE

TICK OVER SLIGHTLY HIGH

UNDERSIDE / COMPONANTS SHOWING GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION

Fail 13 Nov 2014 83,170 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

BOTH FRONT / REAR BRAKE DISCS SHOWING SURFACE CORROSION / SIGNS OF VEHICLE BEING STOOD FOR SOME TIME / SLIGHT FLUCTUATION ON FRONT / REAR BRAKES

BOTH HEAD LIGHT BEAM PATTERNS SLIGHTLY DEFUSSED / BOTH H/LIGHT LENS FOGGED OVER

CLUTCH STARTING TO SLIP

EXHAUST CORRODED

NAIL IN OFFSIDE REAR TYRE / SIGNS OF SLIGHT CRACKING ON INNER SIDE WALL OF TYRE

TICK OVER SLIGHTLY HIGH

UNDERSIDE / COMPONANTS SHOWING GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 12 Jul 2013 72,673 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2012 65,062 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 64,091 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 62,617 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 61,400 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 55,324 miles

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)

Pass 5 May 2006 46,836 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 MTK is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MTK, 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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GV52 MTK is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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