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SM52 AYE

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

120,919 mi
Last recorded120,919 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2022
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2022 120,919 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 120,914 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 118,122 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 115,033 miles

Front Service brake grabbing slightly ns and os (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake grabbing slightly ns and os (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 30 Jan 2020 115,031 miles

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

Front Service brake grabbing slightly ns and os (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake grabbing slightly ns and os (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 111,305 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear various places (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 107,172 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 103,130 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2016 103,130 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 98,935 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 93,784 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 90,673 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 84,072 miles

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

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

slight bind on nearside front brake

Pass 21 Dec 2011 69,045 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 69,011 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 60,797 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 38,761 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 24,256 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 18,770 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 AYE is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AYE, 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 AYE registered?

SM52 AYE is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 25 October 2002.

Is SM52 AYE safe to buy?

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