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GV52 RVU

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

130,016 mi
Last recorded130,016 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2019 130,016 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle Box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Sep 2019 129,638 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust System Is Slightly Corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle Box (6.1.2 (a))

Front & Rear Suspensions Are Slightly Corroded

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fuel tank exhaust shield Insecure where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both Rear (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both Rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 122,063 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 110,255 miles

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

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

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

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

rear wiper blade required

Fail 2 Aug 2017 110,255 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

rear wiper blade required

Fail 26 Jul 2017 110,031 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Advise a 50% front brake imbalance

Advise travel on service brake pedal

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 103,838 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 103,838 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 98,097 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 92,840 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 87,584 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 82,163 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 75,237 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 67,190 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 53,079 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 42,544 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 34,210 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 28,311 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 28,315 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 RVU is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 RVU, 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 RVU registered?

GV52 RVU is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 December 2002.

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