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SM52 GCY

2002 Toyota Corolla

Black Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

151,110 mi
Last recorded151,110 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2023
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM52 GCY
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2023 151,110 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front headlamps slightly deteriorated/clouded-pattern and output ok

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2022 144,661 miles

Front Brake pipes corroded, covered in grease or other material under bonnet

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

Front headlamps slightly deteriorated/clouded-pattern and output ok

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2 (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))

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2021 141,024 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipes corroded, covered in grease or other material under bonnet

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

Front headlamps slightly deteriorated/clouded-pattern and output ok

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust shield loose/insecure

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2021 141,024 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipes corroded, covered in grease or other material under bonnet

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

Front headlamps slightly deteriorated/clouded-pattern and output ok

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust shield loose/insecure

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2020 137,739 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))

Front headlamps slightly deteriorated/clouded-pattern and output ok

rear brake discs slightly worn/rear brake pads wearing low

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2019 133,417 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Engine bay(ABS) pump (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2019 133,415 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Engine bay(ABS) pump (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 128,709 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front headlamps slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Mar 2017 124,159 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 118,146 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 114,035 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 109,917 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 98,417 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 86,794 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 86,794 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

high level brake light inop

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Oct 2010 75,723 miles

Noise from engine

Oil leak

Fail 13 Oct 2010 75,723 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Noise from engine

Oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2009 65,134 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 51,715 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 40,938 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 31,569 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 24,824 miles

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

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

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

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 GCY is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GCY, 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 GCY registered?

SM52 GCY is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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The MOT history for SM52 GCY shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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