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SP52 XML

2002 Toyota Corolla

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2016
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

160,211 mi
Last recorded160,211 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP52 XML
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2015 160,211 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2015 153,912 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pipes covered

Fail 4 Mar 2015 153,912 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pipes covered

Pass 19 Aug 2014 145,895 miles

front brake pads worn low

Pass 5 Mar 2014 139,195 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2013 136,157 miles

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

front coil springs corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2013 136,155 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

front coil springs corroded

Pass 2 Jan 2013 128,511 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 128,391 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 128,466 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 104,962 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 104,962 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Nov 2010 83,916 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 83,916 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 61,422 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2009 61,422 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 May 2008 46,830 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 43,915 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 35,522 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 24,802 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 XML is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XML, 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 XML is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 21 December 2002.

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