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GV52 YBB

2002 Toyota Corolla

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

160,318 mi
Last recorded160,318 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2018 160,318 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 150,609 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 139,605 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 6 Aug 2016 139,605 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 131,479 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 115,284 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 17 Jan 2014 115,284 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 110,846 miles

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

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

h/brake could do with adjustment

Pass 13 Jan 2012 106,069 miles

rear exhaust flange corroded

rear wiper blade

Fail 13 Jan 2012 106,068 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear exhaust flange corroded

rear wiper blade

Pass 19 Jan 2011 94,714 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 94,714 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 77,106 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 62,378 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 54,834 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 37,810 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 37,810 miles

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

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

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

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 YBB is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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