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GY02 AEA

2002 Toyota Corolla

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

139,292 mi
Last recorded139,292 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2022
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY02 AEA
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2022 139,292 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 138,299 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2021 138,280 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 134,373 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 134,371 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 129,124 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2019 129,111 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions inside out, (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195 60 15, (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 121,873 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2018 121,843 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2017 118,139 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 4 Jun 2017 118,139 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 22 Jun 2016 113,312 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 107,316 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 95,819 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 92,498 miles

play in wheels

Pass 20 Jul 2012 87,518 miles

rear number plate poor

Pass 22 Jul 2011 81,031 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

inner faces of front brake discs corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2010 76,369 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 76,369 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2009 72,269 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 72,257 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 63,795 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 55,463 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 47,484 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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GY02 AEA is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 GY02 AEA, 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 GY02 AEA registered?

GY02 AEA is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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