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SP52 RDV

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

146,972 mi
Last recorded146,972 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2019
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2019 146,972 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Only just acceptable, borderline pass. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Only just acceptable, borderline pass. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 142,589 miles

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

General underside corrosion all still structurally sound.

Nearside Front Tyre tread badly scrubbed on inner & outer edges, still just meets main tread pass criteria, only just acceptable, borderline pass.

Offside Front Tyre tread badly scrubbed on inner & outer edges, still just meets main tread pass criteria, only just acceptable, borderline pass.

Offside Side repeater lamp incomplete.

Fail 20 Nov 2018 142,587 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

General underside corrosion all still structurally sound.

Nearside Front Tyre tread badly scrubbed on inner & outer edges, still just meets main tread pass criteria, only just acceptable, borderline pass.

Nearside Rear Tyre tread cracking.

Offside Front Tyre tread badly scrubbed on inner & outer edges, still just meets main tread pass criteria, only just acceptable, borderline pass.

Offside Side repeater lamp incomplete.

Pass 20 Nov 2017 131,436 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

front number plate damaged

nearside rear tyre starting to deteriorate

Fail 15 Nov 2017 131,372 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

front number plate damaged

nearside rear tyre starting to deteriorate

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 7 Nov 2016 121,328 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 109,118 miles

Long handbrake travel only just acceptable.

Fail 30 Oct 2015 109,100 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Long handbrake travel only just acceptable.

N/S/R tyre tread badly worn on edges but still meets primary tread pass criteria.

Pass 3 Nov 2014 97,462 miles

Long handbrake lever travel only just acceptable.

Fail 3 Nov 2014 97,462 miles

Long handbrake lever travel only just acceptable.

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 5 Nov 2013 86,817 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 86,817 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 74,269 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 74,211 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

brake service required

o/s and n/s rear tyres worn = uneven wear

Pass 25 Oct 2011 64,696 miles

both side front brake pads unable to see

both sides front wiper rubber slightly deteriorated

offside front head lamp slightly insecure

rear centre brake light not working

slightly brake binding on near side front wheel

vehicle test under the wet condition

Fail 25 Oct 2011 64,696 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both side front brake pads unable to see

both sides front wiper rubber slightly deteriorated

offside front head lamp slightly insecure

rear centre brake light not working

slightly brake binding on near side front wheel

vehicle test under the wet condition

Fail 8 Oct 2010 59,390 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 59,390 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 54,682 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 48,745 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 41,155 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 32,378 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 RDV is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RDV, 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 RDV registered?

SP52 RDV is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 29 October 2002.

Is SP52 RDV safe to buy?

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