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SM52 EEW

2002 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,525 mi
Last recorded99,525 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2014
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM52 EEW
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2014 99,525 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 93,484 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Sep 2013 93,484 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 87,306 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 87,306 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 81,829 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 70,167 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 46,436 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 30,897 miles

handbrake requires adjustment

Pass 5 Dec 2005 18,938 miles

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

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

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 EEW is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EEW, 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

How do I check the history of SM52 EEW?

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What year was SM52 EEW registered?

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

Is SM52 EEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM52 EEW shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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