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GV52 MVE

2002 Toyota Corolla

Black Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

152,071 mi
Last recorded152,071 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV52 MVE
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Nov 2018 152,071 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 118,374 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 110,988 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 110,988 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 104,694 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 99,333 miles

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

Front number plate cracked but not likely to be misread

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 91,616 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 91,615 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 82,157 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 28 Nov 2012 82,157 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 74,743 miles

Front number plate is cracked but not likely to fall off

Nearside headlight lens faded but light output not reduced

Offside headlight lens faded but light output not reduced

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

Fail 29 Nov 2011 74,743 miles

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

Front number plate is cracked but not likely to fall off

Nearside headlight lens faded but light output not reduced

Offside headlight lens faded but light output not reduced

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 67,192 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 67,192 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 60,525 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2008 54,008 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 51,613 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)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 49,626 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2005 44,360 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 30 Nov 2005 44,360 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 MVE is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 MVE, 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 MVE is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 3 December 2002.

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