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SM52 GCO

2002 Toyota Corolla

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,112 mi
Last recorded78,112 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Apr 2016 78,112 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 71,915 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 71,915 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 67,035 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 67,035 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

small bind to o/s/f and n/s/r brake

Pass 5 Apr 2013 63,122 miles

poor beam pattern to both headlamps

Pass 4 Apr 2012 58,664 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 54,638 miles

n/s/r cracks between treads

o/s/f n/s/f and o/s/r tyre tread wearing low

Fail 12 Apr 2010 48,356 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 48,356 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 44,235 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 39,609 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)

n/s/r tyre wearing out of shape

Pass 12 Apr 2007 32,431 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 24,089 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 GCO is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GCO, 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 GCO registered?

SM52 GCO is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 25 November 2002.

Is SM52 GCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM52 GCO shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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