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SP52 CPU

2002 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

105,296 mi
Last recorded105,296 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2021
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP52 CPU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2021 105,296 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake backing plate missing

Offside Rear brake caliper damp

Fail 15 Sep 2021 105,059 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake backing plate missing

Offside Rear brake caliper damp

Pass 28 Aug 2020 94,892 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2019 93,111 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 90,150 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 87,233 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 84,097 miles

advise offside front brake pipe corroded

advise offside rear brake disc corroded inner side

Pass 25 Aug 2015 81,196 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 77,646 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 77,646 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 72,428 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 72,428 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 65,583 miles

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

advise rear number plate water marked

Fail 13 Sep 2012 65,583 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

advise rear number plate water marked

Pass 19 Aug 2011 58,003 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 52,238 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 54,285 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 45,103 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 39,557 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 39,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 32,604 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 25,507 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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SP52 CPU is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 SP52 CPU, 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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SP52 CPU is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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