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SM52 RYX

2002 Toyota Corolla

Green Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

96,911 mi
Last recorded96,911 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2018 96,911 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 94,806 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 94,778 miles

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Nearside inner sill (5.2.6)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both rear brakes binding slightly

Both rear tyres badly perished and just above tread limit

Handbrake requires adjustment

Pass 27 Oct 2016 92,085 miles

Rear tyres tread wearing low

Fail 26 Oct 2016 92,079 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear tyres tread wearing low

Pass 27 Oct 2015 89,764 miles

play in steering rack

Fail 27 Oct 2015 89,764 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

play in steering rack

Pass 3 Nov 2014 86,512 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside front tyre worn on the outter edge

Fail 3 Nov 2014 86,512 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside front tyre worn on the outter edge

Pass 16 Nov 2013 80,097 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 74,836 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

airbag light on, indicationg a fault

Pass 14 Nov 2011 67,476 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 63,042 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2010 62,999 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 53,592 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 46,647 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 39,918 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 33,448 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 26,918 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 RYX is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Green with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 RYX, 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

How do I check the history of SM52 RYX?

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What year was SM52 RYX registered?

SM52 RYX is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 9 December 2002.

Is SM52 RYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM52 RYX shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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