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SM52 OYZ

2002 Toyota Corolla

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,493 mi
Last recorded78,493 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM52 OYZ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2021 78,493 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2021 78,491 miles

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

Front Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Offside and Nearside (4.3.3 (b))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working not working with position lamp on (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 75,275 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 73,045 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 71,142 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 67,285 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 65,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 65,419 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 60,761 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 60,759 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2013 57,033 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 54,856 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 52,675 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 49,686 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 46,738 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Jun 2008 44,656 miles

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 19 Jun 2007 42,137 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 36,573 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 76,362 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2005 76,362 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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 OYZ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OYZ, 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 OYZ registered?

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

Is SM52 OYZ safe to buy?

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