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SM52 WDE

2002 Toyota Corolla

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

102,478 mi
Last recorded102,478 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2020
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM52 WDE
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2020 102,478 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 98,298 miles

Nearside Rear brake pads wearing low

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 29 Jan 2018 95,689 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 91,906 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 8 Feb 2016 88,307 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/60/15 88v (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre wearing low

Fail 8 Feb 2016 88,307 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/60/15 88v (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 3 Feb 2015 83,317 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 77,297 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear tyre slightly misshaped

Pass 30 Jan 2013 72,476 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 65,985 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 63,285 miles

nsf tyre wearing low

Pass 13 Jan 2010 60,618 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 53,461 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 45,085 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2008 45,085 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 35,930 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 29,882 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 WDE is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 WDE, 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 WDE registered?

SM52 WDE is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 16 December 2002.

Is SM52 WDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM52 WDE shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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