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SM52 CMV

2002 Toyota Corolla

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

111,454 mi
Last recorded111,454 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM52 CMV
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2018 111,454 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroeded

Nearside Rear shocker slightly corroded

Offside Rear coil spring corroeded

Offside Rear shocker slightly corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2017 109,556 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 104,955 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 100,664 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 16 Oct 2015 100,664 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Stop lamp not working hi-level (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 96,914 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 96,914 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 93,565 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 89,568 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 89,568 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 86,032 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 79,231 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 68,867 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Oct 2009 68,694 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 57,740 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 57,740 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 46,642 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 28,058 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 CMV is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 CMV, 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 CMV registered?

SM52 CMV is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 October 2002.

Is SM52 CMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM52 CMV shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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