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GY52 XVX

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,252 mi
Last recorded98,252 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY52 XVX
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 98,252 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Apr 2026 98,252 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 82,497 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Service brake binding but not excessively all brakes (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 77,308 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 75,798 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 72,422 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2022 72,422 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 69,581 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 68,329 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2019 68,329 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 66,376 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 66,376 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 64,271 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 64,271 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 61,859 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 58,605 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine covers fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2014 55,498 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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 27 Nov 2014 55,495 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both front tyres have abnormal tyre wear

Pass 20 Nov 2013 51,854 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres have cracks apparent on outer wall

Pass 14 Nov 2012 48,286 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

both rear tyres have cracks apparent on outer tyre wall but no ply/cord exposed at time of inspsction

Pass 3 Nov 2011 45,140 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 19 Nov 2010 41,785 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 39,078 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 36,531 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 36,531 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 34,030 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 30,283 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 24,020 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 XVX is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XVX, 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 XVX registered?

GY52 XVX is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 November 2002.

Is GY52 XVX safe to buy?

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