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SM52 NOF

2002 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

113,250 mi
Last recorded113,250 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2014 113,250 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

plastic covers on sills

Fail 29 Apr 2014 113,250 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

plastic covers on sills

Pass 1 May 2013 110,031 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Apr 2013 110,026 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 1 May 2012 101,612 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 101,609 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2011 92,970 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

squeal from rear brakes at o/s

Pass 30 Apr 2011 92,970 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

squeal from rear brakes at o/s

Pass 30 Jan 2010 83,441 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 75,208 miles

rear wiper blade torn

slight nearside rear brake bind

hand brake could do with some adjustment

Pass 17 Dec 2007 66,231 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 61,144 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 51,642 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 51,642 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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 NOF is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 NOF, 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 NOF registered?

SM52 NOF is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 21 December 2002.

Is SM52 NOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM52 NOF shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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