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SM52 GCV

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

70,749 mi
Last recorded70,749 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 70,749 miles

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 62,592 miles

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and outer borderline (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and outer borderline (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated excessive travel but still operational (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 56,460 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2023 56,460 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture From flexy hose (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture From flexy hose (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2022 56,111 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged From flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Oct 2022 56,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged From flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 55,521 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From rear flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From rear flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 54,633 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm@centre tread area. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm@ centre tread area. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 53,985 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 53,515 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 53,009 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 52,158 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 51,402 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 48,105 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 44,810 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 41,199 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 37,730 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 34,802 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 30,846 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 26,743 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 22,457 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 18,254 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 14,419 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 GCV is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 GCV, 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 GCV registered?

SM52 GCV is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 5 November 2002.

Is SM52 GCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM52 GCV shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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