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SP52 APF

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

78,583 mi
Last recorded78,583 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP52 APF
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Apr 2015 78,583 miles

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

Nearside front brake slightly binding

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Under body corrosion

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 78,583 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Under body corrosion

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front brake slightly binding

Pass 14 Apr 2014 76,864 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all brake pipes corroded

exhaust heavily corroded

front wipers deterioated

headlamps deterioated

underside badly corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2014 76,664 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all brake pipes corroded

exhaust heavily corroded

front wipers deterioated

headlamps deterioated

underside badly corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2013 73,094 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2013 73,093 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 68,702 miles

exhaust heat shield is insecure

front brakes have a slight imbalance

rear brake discs are corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2012 68,702 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

exhaust heat shield is insecure

front brakes have a slight imbalance

rear brake discs are corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2010 62,406 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 55,135 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 46,481 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 46,480 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 36,274 miles

front brake pads look low

rear tyre slight cracks on sidewall

Pass 24 Aug 2006 24,052 miles

both front tyresnearing wear indicators

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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SP52 APF is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SP52 APF, 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 SP52 APF registered?

SP52 APF is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is SP52 APF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP52 APF shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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