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GV52 TSO

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

139,283 mi
Last recorded139,283 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV52 TSO
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 139,283 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2025 139,281 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box join (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 128,900 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2024 128,900 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 121,859 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 112,437 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 108,891 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 6 Dec 2021 108,891 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 106,906 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 104,526 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 100,111 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 95,879 miles

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

both rear springs are corroding

Fail 4 Jan 2018 95,879 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear springs are corroding

Pass 1 Dec 2016 89,453 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

o/s headlamp lens is clouded over slightly

Pass 30 Nov 2015 83,977 miles

front discs are liped

Fail 30 Nov 2015 83,977 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front discs are liped

Pass 1 Dec 2014 79,552 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 74,774 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 70,163 miles

o/s/r tyre has a nail right on the inner edge unable to repair

Pass 7 Dec 2011 65,169 miles

n/s/f tyre 0n 3mm tread dunlop 195/60/R15V

Pass 9 Dec 2010 60,209 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 55,462 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 50,417 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 44,104 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 37,988 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 32,595 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 TSO is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 TSO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GV52 TSO registered?

GV52 TSO is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 9 December 2002.

Is GV52 TSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV52 TSO shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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