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GV52 UNE

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

146,661 mi
Last recorded146,661 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV52 UNE
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 146,661 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 143,787 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside & Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside & Offside (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside & Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 138,778 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside & Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside & Offside (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside & Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 136,711 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside & Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside & Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 127,003 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 122,322 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 117,433 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 110,724 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 104,127 miles

parking brake requires adjustment

inner sills have light corrosion

Pass 3 Nov 2016 96,536 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 91,210 miles

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

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

very light corrosion to both inner sills

Pass 4 Nov 2014 86,135 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 81,194 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 76,100 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Nov 2011 70,188 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Nov 2010 64,680 miles

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 17 Nov 2009 55,854 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 47,071 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 47,071 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 36,977 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 36,977 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 26,926 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 18,480 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 UNE is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 UNE, 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 UNE registered?

GV52 UNE is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 27 November 2002.

Is GV52 UNE safe to buy?

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