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GV52 VUC

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

91,464 mi
Last recorded91,464 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV52 VUC
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 91,464 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2019 91,461 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

front tyres getting low perished in tread and badly worn on outer edges

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 3 Apr 2018 84,180 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

O/S/F BEAM IMAGE VISIBLE BUT REDUCED

Offside Front TYRE PERISHED IN TREAD

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 84,180 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

O/S/F BEAM IMAGE VISIBLE BUT REDUCED

Offside Front TYRE PERISHED IN TREAD

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 76,486 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 76,486 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Mar 2016 68,620 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1mm and outer edge devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside headlight mount broken but lamp secure

Rear brakes binding slightly

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2016 68,619 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1mm and outer edge devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside headlight mount broken but lamp secure

Rear brakes binding slightly

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 64,549 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 64,549 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)

Fail 12 Jan 2015 64,522 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jan 2014 60,808 miles

adviced front + rear brake discs corroded + pads wearing thin

adviced handbrake lever travel

Fail 14 Jan 2014 60,808 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

adviced front + rear brake discs corroded + pads wearing thin

adviced handbrake lever travel

Pass 2 Mar 2012 54,802 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Quite alot of handbrake lever travel

Spare tyre defective

Pass 2 Mar 2011 48,388 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

adviced rear pads wearing low

Fail 1 Mar 2011 48,382 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

adviced front +rear brakepads wearing low

Pass 2 Feb 2010 42,847 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Jan 2009 38,874 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 38,839 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 34,214 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 26,526 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 17,448 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2005 17,427 miles

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

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 VUC is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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

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