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GY52 PEO

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

178,327 mi
Last recorded178,327 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY52 PEO
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 178,327 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 167,132 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 157,498 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

split pins missing from track rod end nuts both sides

Fail 8 Nov 2023 157,498 miles

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

split pins missing from track rod end nuts both sides

Pass 26 Oct 2022 151,528 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Fail 26 Oct 2022 151,528 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 148,325 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded as marked ()

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 143,156 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres close to limit center tread all same age of 44/17 (5.2.3 (e))

under sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2019 138,040 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 137,938 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 129,310 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2018 129,206 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2017 120,134 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2017 120,134 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 111,141 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside inner brake pads (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 102,010 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 92,537 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 86,606 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 77,028 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 65,844 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 51,372 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 51,372 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 48,558 miles

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

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

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

front discs corroded

rear tyres perished + wearing edges

Pass 23 Oct 2008 44,847 miles

n/s/r tyre worn outer edge

Pass 20 Oct 2007 41,453 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 34,719 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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GY52 PEO is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,796cc 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 GY52 PEO, 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 GY52 PEO registered?

GY52 PEO is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 8 October 2002.

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The MOT history for GY52 PEO shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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