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GV52 MVH

2002 Toyota Corolla

Green Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

116,772 mi
Last recorded116,772 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2022
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV52 MVH
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2022 116,772 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2022 116,772 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 Aug 2021 97,838 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2020 81,363 miles

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

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached slightly cracked (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 68,884 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 65,800 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

vehicle structure has slight corrosion

Fail 23 Jul 2018 65,799 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

vehicle structure has slight corrosion

Pass 3 Aug 2017 69,290 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower arms (2.4.A.3)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Aug 2017 69,290 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower arms (2.4.A.3)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 61,957 miles

engine management lamp on

Pass 28 Jul 2015 59,771 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 58,787 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 56,192 miles

all 4 tyres are cracking on tread and sidewalls but not to cords at time of test

Fail 7 Sep 2013 56,192 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

all 4 tyres are cracking on tread and sidewalls but not to cords at time of test

Pass 3 Sep 2012 53,088 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

n/s/f o/s/f and n/sf tyres are cracking on tread but not to cord at time of test

this car needs tracking asap the way the tyres have worn

Pass 9 Sep 2011 50,445 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2011 50,445 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 46,181 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 2 Sep 2010 46,181 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 40,199 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 32,107 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 25,273 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 18,081 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 MVH is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Green with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 MVH, 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 MVH is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 10 December 2002.

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