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GY52 XVE

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

94,399 mi
Last recorded94,399 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 94,399 miles

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

Rear wiper blade defective

Fail 19 Aug 2026 94,399 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Centre of wiper blade not making contact with windscreen (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear wiper blade defective

Pass 25 Mar 2025 77,790 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

rear axle bushes worn both side

rear disc corroded both side

Pass 2 May 2023 74,328 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 5 Jun 2021 74,307 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 73,667 miles

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively nearside , offside (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 72,253 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Plate split and deteriorating due to damage. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low and balding towards outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective Headlamp semi-insecure to nearside, mount broken. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil weep from nearside drive shaft oil seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Some imbalance to parking brakes with nearside lagging.

Fail 1 Apr 2019 72,251 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blade split and smearing view. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Plate split and deteriorating due to damage. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low and balding towards outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective Headlamp semi-insecure to nearside, mount broken. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil weep from nearside drive shaft oil seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Some imbalance to parking brakes with nearside lagging.

Pass 9 Apr 2018 70,823 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f brakes binding slightly

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape around inner edge

o/s/f wiper blade split

Pass 3 Apr 2017 68,537 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

n/s/f brakes binding slightly

n/s/f wiper blade split

Fail 3 Apr 2017 68,537 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/f brakes binding slightly

n/s/f wiper blade split

Pass 8 Apr 2016 65,463 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 62,207 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 62,207 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 56,685 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 54,367 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 54,367 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 51,038 miles

Front brake balance just within 25% limit

Pass 18 Mar 2011 49,163 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

Fail 5 Mar 2010 47,349 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front brake discs worn

poor wiper clearing action

small split n/s wiper blade

stone chips screen

Pass 5 Mar 2010 47,349 miles

both front brake discs worn

poor wiper clearing action

small split n/s wiper blade

stone chips screen

Pass 2 Mar 2009 44,382 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 42,031 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 38,289 miles

wear both front brake discs

Pass 3 Feb 2006 32,404 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 XVE is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 GY52 XVE, 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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GY52 XVE is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 18 October 2002.

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