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GV52 YBA

2002 Toyota Corolla

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

69,717 mi
Last recorded69,717 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV52 YBA
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 69,717 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 67,450 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 66,947 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 66,312 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 65,187 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 65,184 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 62,724 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 59,443 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2017 56,281 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2017 56,281 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 55,243 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 54,714 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 54,714 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 1 May 2014 53,784 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust backbox tip missing

n/s/f fog lamp broken

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 13 Feb 2013 51,425 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 47,797 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 43,061 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 38,615 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 38,615 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 34,463 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 29,939 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 25,227 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Dec 2005 21,835 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 YBA is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 YBA, 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 YBA registered?

GV52 YBA is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 23 December 2002.

Is GV52 YBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV52 YBA shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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