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GV52 XZA

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

139,172 mi
Last recorded139,172 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV52 XZA
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2021 139,172 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

o/s/r tyre badly cracking.n/s/f caliper slide rubber missing.seat belts poor to retract.

wipers poor wiper mechanisum poor.various underbody corrosion.various components corroded.

Pass 16 Oct 2020 135,083 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 135,083 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 129,229 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 129,228 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 124,274 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 17 Mar 2018 124,143 miles

Nearside Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill iner by seat mounting (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2017 120,281 miles

Both front coil springs are corroding

Both front lower arm inner bushes are perishing

Both front wipers are perishing

Both rear axle bushes are perishing

Both rear brake discs are pitted

Drivers door check strap is broken

Pass 8 Apr 2016 117,351 miles

both front head lamps deteriorated but light out put not reduced

o/s/f tyre has a nail also cracking on edges

Fail 6 Apr 2016 117,332 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/60/r15/88v (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front head lamps deteriorated but light out put not reduced

o/s/f tyre has a nail also cracking on edges

Pass 14 Apr 2015 112,726 miles

general under body corrsion

Pass 18 Mar 2014 105,516 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2014 105,516 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 100,090 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Off side rear tyre slightly distorted

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 93,524 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 84,278 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 76,137 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 69,486 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 63,079 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 56,596 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 56,570 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside front wiper blade starting to split (advise)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear number plate stained and peeling (advise)

Washers not hitting screen properly (advise)

Pass 15 Nov 2005 43,656 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 XZA is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XZA, 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 XZA is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 23 December 2002.

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