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SM52 CLO

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

139,594 mi
Last recorded139,594 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2017 139,594 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside park brake lower effort

Fail 12 Jul 2017 139,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

center stop light no working

n/s/f inner c.v gaiter leaking slightly

Pass 7 Jul 2016 126,855 miles

both front headlamps have poor images

Fail 7 Jul 2016 126,855 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 116,879 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/o/s/head lights lenzes poor condition..o/s/f/seat belt slow retaction.high level brake light not working.n.s.f.brake slightly binding.

Fail 1 Jul 2015 116,869 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f/seat belt slow retracking.high level brake light not working.n/s/f/brake slightly bindibng

Pass 2 Jul 2014 105,731 miles

nsf brake caliper has dust cover missing

osf inner arch corroded, front discs scored, osr outer brake pad looks low

Fail 26 Jun 2014 105,613 miles

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nsf brake caliper has dust cover missing

osf inner arch corroded, front discs scored, osr outer brake pad looks low

Pass 27 Jun 2013 95,949 miles

both headlamps deteriorated to limit

centre stop light not working possible not connected

o/s/f bottom ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Fail 27 Jun 2013 95,949 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

centre stop light not working possible not connected

both headlamps deteriorated to limit

o/s/f bottom ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Pass 26 Jun 2012 85,058 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

os wiper poor, centre stop light in opp

Pass 23 Jun 2011 70,716 miles

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

both outer sills coverd

Fail 17 Jun 2011 70,524 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both outer sills coverd

Pass 28 Jun 2010 61,769 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Slight imbalance rear footbrake,sill covers fitted, o/s/f bumper slightly insecure.

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 55,070 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Jun 2009 55,070 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Oct 2007 43,973 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Oct 2006 38,665 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 CLO is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SM52 CLO, 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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SM52 CLO is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 9 December 2002.

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