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SM52 AXP

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,314 mi
Last recorded87,314 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2010
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM52 AXP
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2010 87,314 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

drivers door, alignment out, damaged and retaining bracket broken

engine oil leaks

rear brakes noisey on application

Pass 26 Nov 2009 79,570 miles

drivers door out of alignment

engine oil leaks

front nearside bottom ball joint rubber split

passengers door out of alignment

Pass 29 Oct 2008 69,765 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 69,765 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

drivers door check broken

drivers door hinge worn

handbrake adjustment

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

centre stop lamp inoperative

Pass 8 Nov 2007 58,452 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 58,452 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

handbrake travel

rear nearside wheel trim missing

Pass 8 Nov 2006 46,562 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2005 34,165 miles

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

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 AXP is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 SM52 AXP, 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 AXP registered?

SM52 AXP is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 14 November 2002.

Is SM52 AXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM52 AXP shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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