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SM52 DKX

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2022
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

148,196 mi
Last recorded148,196 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2021
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2021 148,196 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 59,668 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 58,823 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

vehicle under side corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2018 57,522 miles

all coil springs corroded

fuel pipe/s corroded

heat shield insecure

oil leak

vehicle under side corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2017 56,530 miles

All coil springs corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front-rear (3.6.B.2c)

Underside of car corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2016 55,196 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Underside of car corroded

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Sep 2016 55,196 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

Underside of car corroded

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 53,795 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 52,834 miles

slight brake bind at offside rear

Pass 7 Sep 2013 50,750 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 48,088 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 43,427 miles

recommend parkig brake be adjusted

Pass 12 Aug 2010 38,757 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 32,487 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 26,785 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 19,672 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 13,361 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 DKX is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 DKX, 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 DKX registered?

SM52 DKX is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 21 October 2002.

Is SM52 DKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM52 DKX shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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