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SM52 NVL

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

113,428 mi
Last recorded113,428 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2017 113,428 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 112,901 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 110,782 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 110,782 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Fail 27 May 2014 107,076 miles

Near Side Front Tyre split on the edges.

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 May 2014 107,076 miles

Near Side Front Tyre split on the edges.

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 May 2013 102,626 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 May 2013 102,626 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 98,199 miles

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

front wiper blades in poor condition

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 2 Jun 2012 98,199 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front wiper blades in poor condition

offside rear tyre perished

rear brake discs wear can be seen

Pass 28 May 2011 93,610 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

damage to offside rear bumper

Pass 1 Jun 2010 89,123 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 80,167 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre has gouge in outer wall

offside rear seatbelt could not be checked because of child seat

plastic covers on bodysills partially restrict a thorough examination

Fail 29 Apr 2009 80,112 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre has gouge in outer wall

offside rear seatbelt could not be checked because of child seat

plastic covers on bodysills partially restrict a thorough examination

Pass 14 Apr 2008 72,700 miles

Hand brake will need ajustment.

Pass 15 Mar 2007 63,550 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 NVL is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 NVL, 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 NVL registered?

SM52 NVL is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 27 November 2002.

Is SM52 NVL safe to buy?

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