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SP52 REU

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

120,605 mi
Last recorded120,605 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2022
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2022 120,605 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

under side rusty

Fail 14 Jun 2022 120,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

under side rusty

Pass 7 Jun 2021 117,627 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2021 117,627 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 115,747 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2020 115,744 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 113,277 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2019 113,277 miles

Driver's door catch missing (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 111,912 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper Damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Obstruction not allowing full inspection of the rear seat belts

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Fail 4 Jun 2018 111,909 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Front Registration Plate Damaged

Nearside Rear Bumper Damaged

Nearside Rear Lamp Damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Obstruction not allowing full inspection of the rear seat belts

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 7 Jun 2017 108,937 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 103,110 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 86,892 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 May 2015 86,892 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 83,513 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 18 Jun 2014 83,513 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 82,572 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 80,648 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 80,648 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 71,522 miles

sat nav on screen removed

Pass 10 Dec 2010 60,501 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 55,120 miles

slight front brake inbalance

Pass 12 Dec 2008 48,760 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 41,818 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 35,092 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)

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 REU is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 REU, 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 REU registered?

SP52 REU is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 9 November 2002.

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