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SM52 AXS

2002 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

97,137 mi
Last recorded97,137 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM52 AXS
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2019 97,137 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 18 Oct 2019 97,137 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Registration plate inscription illegible front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 93,732 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Oct 2018 93,732 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 90,578 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 87,053 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

both front tyres cracked and perished

Fail 17 Oct 2016 87,049 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

both front tyres cracked and perished

Pass 28 Oct 2015 85,200 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 81,968 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 78,459 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 21 Oct 2013 78,459 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 75,459 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 72,487 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 69,133 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 82,731 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 57,758 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 48,155 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 43,361 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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SM52 AXS is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AXS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SM52 AXS registered?

SM52 AXS is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 October 2002.

Is SM52 AXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM52 AXS shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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