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GV52 VTX

2002 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

125,563 mi
Last recorded125,563 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV52 VTX
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2017 125,563 miles

E M L on

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

drivers door badly damaged

nearside headlight lens damaged

offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 6 Jan 2017 125,561 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working sidelight (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

E M L on

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

drivers door badly damaged

nearside headlight lens damaged

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 4 Jan 2016 121,683 miles

Engine light on

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 113,533 miles

O/s headlamp aim poor. but legiable at this time

n/s headlamp aim poor. but legiable at this time

o/s/f door damaged

n/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges. Tyre in very poor condition

o/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges. Tyre in very poor condition

Fail 3 Jan 2015 113,514 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4) DANGEROUS

o/s/f door damaged

o/s headlamp aim poo. Legiable at this time

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges. Tyre in very poor condition

o/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges. Tyre in very poor condition

Pass 13 Dec 2013 102,420 miles

front bumper damaged

n/s/f inner arch trim insecure

o/s/f door damaged

Fail 12 Dec 2013 102,395 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

eml lamp on indicating a fault with the engine systems

front bumper damaged

n/s/f inner arch trim insecure

o/s/f door damaged

Fail 30 Nov 2012 91,853 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 91,853 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 82,585 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2011 82,585 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 76,465 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

cut to o/s/f tyre

eml light on

Fail 29 Sep 2010 76,465 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

cut to o/s/f tyre

eml light on

Pass 26 Jun 2009 69,281 miles

both rear beam axle bushes age cracking

engine oil leak

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs lipped

handbrake travel high

o/s headlight aim on upper limits

unable to check hydraulic systems fully due to wet weather condition

windscreen wipers smearing

Fail 26 Jun 2009 69,281 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear beam axle bushes age cracking

engine oil leak

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs lipped

handbrake travel high

o/s headlight aim on upper limits

unable to check hydraulic systems fully due to wet weather condition

windscreen wipers smearing

Pass 20 Mar 2008 60,481 miles

childseat in n/s/r seat not strapped in by seatbelt

engine oil leak

exhuast corroded

front pads wearing low

slight movement in n/s/f headlight but secure

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 16 Mar 2007 50,830 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 42,555 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 VTX is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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