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SN52 BZB

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

119,049 mi
Last recorded119,049 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2019
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN52 BZB
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2019 119,049 miles

coil springs and suspension components corroded and weak

inner sills ,inner wings etc corroded and weak

suspension bush's perrished

tow bar bracket corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2019 119,049 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

coil springs and suspension components corroded and weak

inner sills ,inner wings etc corroded and weak

suspension bush's perrished

tow bar bracket corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2018 118,219 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all in places (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened off side poor excessive heat applied refs binding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underside stood (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2018 118,219 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both sides dull (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all in places (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened off side poor excessive heat applied refs binding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underside stood (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 116,865 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front brake binding slight

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake binding slight

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Nov 2017 116,766 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front brake binding slight

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake binding slight

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 113,343 miles

Travel to handbrake

Fail 21 Nov 2016 113,322 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate Offside (1.1.C.1e)

Travel to handbrake

Pass 25 Nov 2015 109,572 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2015 109,572 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 105,528 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Nov 2014 105,528 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Nov 2013 94,058 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 94,058 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 84,712 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 84,712 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2011 75,667 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2010 65,723 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 56,938 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 46,770 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2007 37,448 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 29,145 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 22,380 miles

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

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

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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SN52 BZB is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 SN52 BZB, 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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SN52 BZB is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 12 September 2002.

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