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SM52 LWT

2002 Toyota Corolla

Green Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

114,886 mi
Last recorded114,886 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2014
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM52 LWT
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2014 114,886 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 105,901 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 105,901 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 94,324 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 78,766 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 63,109 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 52,205 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 43,812 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 39,411 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 33,111 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 33,110 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Nov 2005 24,642 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 LWT is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Green with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LWT, 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

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What year was SM52 LWT registered?

SM52 LWT is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 20 November 2002.

Is SM52 LWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM52 LWT shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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