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SJ52 KMF

2002 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

113,568 mi
Last recorded113,568 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ52 KMF
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2017 113,568 miles

Front coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Jul 2017 113,568 miles

Front coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 107,379 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 10 Aug 2016 107,379 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 107,341 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

front brakes slightly binding

Fail 14 Oct 2015 107,341 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs in poor condition

front brakes slightly binding

Fail 10 Oct 2015 107,336 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 106,415 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 106,415 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jan 2014 104,118 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2014 104,118 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 92,949 miles

Nearside Front Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front tyre small cut outer sidewall no cord showing

Fail 12 Dec 2012 92,949 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

nearside front tyre small cut outer sidewall no cord showing

Fail 16 Dec 2011 85,223 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2011 85,223 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Dec 2010 73,838 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres close to wear indicator

both rear tyres close to wear indicators and nearside rear outer sidewall cut ,no cord showing

Pass 24 Dec 2010 73,838 miles

both front tyres close to wear indicator

both rear tyres close to wear indicators and nearside rear outer sidewall cut ,no cord showing

Pass 5 Jan 2009 56,805 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 43,408 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 18,539 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 18,539 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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SJ52 KMF is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SJ52 KMF, 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 SJ52 KMF registered?

SJ52 KMF is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 5 October 2002.

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