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RF52 GYA

2002 Toyota Corolla

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

132,612 mi
Last recorded132,612 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF52 GYA
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2019 132,612 miles

slight misting on both front headlamp outer lenses

slight oil around engine

Pass 21 Sep 2018 128,689 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 117,764 miles

see documents attached

Fail 17 Oct 2017 117,764 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

see documents attached

Pass 17 Oct 2016 110,986 miles

see advisory sheet

Fail 17 Oct 2016 110,986 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

see advisory sheet

Pass 16 Oct 2015 99,558 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 89,615 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 83,155 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 27 Sep 2012 76,863 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 70,648 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 70,648 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 64,715 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2010 64,715 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 59,477 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 53,034 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 53,023 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 49,014 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2007 48,978 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2006 41,896 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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RF52 GYA is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RF52 GYA, 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 RF52 GYA registered?

RF52 GYA is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 28 November 2002.

Is RF52 GYA safe to buy?

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