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SP52 WGM

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

66,570 mi
Last recorded66,570 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP52 WGM
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Nov 2018 66,570 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main @ flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main @ flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Coil spring corroded all 4X (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective rear box rear hanger came away from floor. (vehicle attachment). (6.1.2 (a))

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 Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from a.b.s unit to compensator, on front bulkhead. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small hole's leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (almost excessive) (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main @ front compensator on bulkhead. (1.1.11 (c))

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

fuel pipes at rear heavily corroded

multiple corrosion almost excessive across floor, inner sill's, both front strut towers. e.t.c.

rear wiper rubber missing (100% split)

Pass 30 Nov 2017 62,652 miles

General corrosion on underside of vehicle.

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

Nearside Rear tyre has slight cracking on inside wall.

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion shock absorber tunnel (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre has slight cracking on inside wall.

Fail 27 Nov 2017 62,648 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings shock absorber tunnel holed. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort 65 (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel excessive travel. (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at rear and middle section join. (7.1.2)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking at fuel tank. (7.2.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

General corrosion on underside of vehicle.

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

Nearside Rear tyre has slight cracking on inside wall.

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion shock absorber tunnel (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre has slight cracking on inside wall.

unable to check all four wheel bearings due to wheels binding on.

Pass 28 Oct 2016 59,443 miles

fuel tank straps corr

Fail 25 Oct 2016 59,443 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at bulkhead below front axcle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Side repeater missing lens missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

fuel tank straps corr

Pass 25 Nov 2015 58,916 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Nov 2015 58,916 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both rears (3.5.1i)

Stop lamp not working both rears (1.2.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 56,028 miles

ADVISE REAR EXHAUST SLIGHT LEAK

Pass 29 Oct 2013 50,749 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 46,562 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 46,562 miles

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 42,398 miles

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

e m light on

oil light flashing

Pass 8 Nov 2010 38,960 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 34,802 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 26,902 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 20,076 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 12,521 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 WGM is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WGM, 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 WGM is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 23 November 2002.

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