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GV52 TOA

2002 Toyota Corolla

Green Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

125,422 mi
Last recorded125,422 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 125,422 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both side (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Dec 2024 124,500 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2023 120,420 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all around (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Dec 2023 120,416 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all around (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Dec 2022 116,640 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2021 113,453 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Dec 2021 113,453 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp missing (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2020 110,284 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 107,123 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2020 107,123 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2019 105,030 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2018 101,313 miles

Body has slight corrosion nearside rear inner and offside rear inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides front (2.4.A.3)

Front wheel bearing has slight play nearside front (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides rear (2.4.A.3)

front coil springs both sides slightly corroded

front suspension components slightly corroded

nearside front tyre close to legal limit

rear coil springs both sides slightly corroded

rear shock absorber casings both sides slightly corroded

rear suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2016 98,078 miles

Nearside Front inner side wall slight cut

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged corroded (7.2.2)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear tyre worn uneven

Fail 29 Dec 2016 98,078 miles

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

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

Nearside Front inner side wall slight cut

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged corroded (7.2.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 95,643 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 93,554 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 86,098 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 44,956 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 44,956 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 6 Dec 2011 77,552 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 72,197 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 67,353 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 60,830 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 54,445 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 43,498 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 29,596 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 29,482 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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 TOA is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Green with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TOA, 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 TOA registered?

GV52 TOA is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 12 December 2002.

Is GV52 TOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV52 TOA shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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