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SM52 AXG

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2021
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

103,633 mi
Last recorded103,633 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM52 AXG
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2020 103,633 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 103,633 miles

Nearside Headlamp missing (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 103,326 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2019 103,326 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 102,493 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2018 102,493 miles

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

Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 100,904 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2016 99,877 miles

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

oil fouling

Fail 24 Sep 2016 99,877 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

oil fouling

Pass 10 Sep 2015 98,628 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2015 98,628 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 8 Sep 2014 97,496 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 97,496 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 96,374 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 95,377 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 94,499 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 90,585 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2010 90,522 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering component deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 84,218 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 3 Sep 2009 84,218 miles

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2008 76,644 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 76,506 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 76,506 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2007 70,736 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2007 70,734 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 63,389 miles

rear registration plate deteriorating.

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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SM52 AXG is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SM52 AXG, 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 SM52 AXG registered?

SM52 AXG is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 18 October 2002.

Is SM52 AXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM52 AXG shows 26 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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