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GX52 UVB

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2025
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

143,270 mi
Last recorded143,270 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX52 UVB
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2024 143,270 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2023 137,371 miles

Central Coil spring corroded x 4 springs front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner lower sill front to rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner lower sill front to rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 133,375 miles

All Underbody covered with Under sill.

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 127,336 miles

both axle bushes slightly perished/worn

centre to rear exhaust joint has slight blow

nearside rear sill slightly corroded

underbody of vehicle heavily undersealed including subframes and suspension arms

Pass 25 Aug 2020 121,980 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower wishbone arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive x 2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 117,310 miles

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

both rear undersills and both front suspension arms slightly corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2018 111,662 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

fan belt cracking

Fail 3 Sep 2018 111,661 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

fan belt cracking

Pass 12 Sep 2017 106,831 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 8 Sep 2017 106,831 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 100,424 miles

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

front reg plate deteriated

nsf tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 11 Sep 2015 95,087 miles

both number plates delaminated.

slight stone chip zone 'A'

Fail 11 Sep 2015 95,087 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both number plates delaminated.

slight stone chip zone 'A'

Fail 17 Sep 2014 89,074 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 89,074 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 83,435 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 75,866 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 68,901 miles

clunk from the stearing column

Fail 2 Sep 2011 68,901 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

clunk from the stearing column

Pass 10 Sep 2010 60,945 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 52,513 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 44,990 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2007 36,463 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Sep 2007 36,463 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 28,436 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 20,492 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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GX52 UVB is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GX52 UVB, 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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What year was GX52 UVB registered?

GX52 UVB is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 3 September 2002.

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