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SM52 NVK

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

189,114 mi
Last recorded189,114 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM52 NVK
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2017 189,114 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front bearing slightly noisy

Pass 5 Dec 2016 183,420 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both side inner and outer sills slightly corroded

coil spring corroded both side rear (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2015 173,831 miles

Both rear inner sills corroded

Engine management light on

Nail in the nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 161,500 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 152,584 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 139,915 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 128,890 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 120,657 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 108,973 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2009 108,851 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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)

offside headlamp mounting broken

Pass 6 Dec 2008 98,093 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 85,674 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 85,674 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 62,685 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 47,195 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 NVK is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 NVK, 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 NVK registered?

SM52 NVK is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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