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SP52 MWC

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

112,789 mi
Last recorded112,789 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP52 MWC
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 112,789 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and both subframes all umderbody corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 105,469 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both and springs and arms corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 103,166 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake rod corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 99,701 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both x 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

corrosion under car and on suspension parts

Pass 23 May 2022 95,875 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

O/S/R tail lamp cracked but tapped up.

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front plate cracked. Rear plate deteriorating. (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 May 2021 85,016 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all underside steering and suspension components has corrosion

Pass 26 May 2020 69,013 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

petrol tank filler neck bracket broken

under floor front and rear suspension components corroded

Fail 25 May 2020 69,012 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded offside and nearside front (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated offside and nearside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front and nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside rear nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

petrol tank filler neck bracket broken

under floor front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 28 May 2019 48,283 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 May 2018 44,631 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 34,900 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 25,540 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 25,540 miles

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 18 May 2015 22,633 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2014 22,583 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 22,414 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 22,263 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 21,805 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 20,894 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 19,152 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 18,143 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 15,788 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 12,760 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 MWC is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 MWC, 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 MWC registered?

SP52 MWC is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 28 September 2002.

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