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LY52 GKN

2002 Toyota Corolla

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

112,942 mi
Last recorded112,942 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2023
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY52 GKN
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2023 112,942 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2023 112,938 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 106,062 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2022 106,062 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 99,835 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 94,396 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 94,392 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 91,866 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 91,864 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 88,971 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 85,232 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 81,899 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2016 81,899 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 76,378 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 30 Oct 2015 76,335 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 73,597 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 70,660 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 66,763 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 60,071 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 55,430 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 49,737 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Nov 2008 34,588 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2007 37,516 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 32,187 miles

o/s/f tyre has flat spot

Fail 18 Nov 2006 32,187 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f tyre has flat spot

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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LY52 GKN is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 LY52 GKN, 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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LY52 GKN is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 3 December 2002.

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