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SM52 DVL

2002 Toyota Corolla

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

144,586 mi
Last recorded144,586 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2020
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM52 DVL
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2020 144,586 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2020 144,586 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 139,188 miles

Nearside Rear BRAKE BACK PLATE CORRODED

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear REAR AXLE BUSHES SPLIT

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

Fail 16 Mar 2019 139,144 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear BRAKE BACK PLATE CORRODED

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear REAR AXLE BUSHES SPLIT

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 133,153 miles

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

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

Rear Axle bushes splitting

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

Fail 20 Mar 2018 133,153 miles

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

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

Rear Axle bushes splitting

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 126,775 miles

Nearside Front slight wear on outer edge

Offside Front slight wear on outer edge

Pass 23 Feb 2016 119,403 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 112,810 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 109,968 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 109,825 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 104,279 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 98,480 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 90,808 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 81,044 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 81,044 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 75,161 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 69,754 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 63,548 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 DVL is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DVL, 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 DVL registered?

SM52 DVL is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 16 October 2002.

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