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SV52 VSP

2002 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

133,992 mi
Last recorded133,992 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV52 VSP
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2016 133,992 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

OIL LEVEL LOW

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

check straps missing from both front doors

coil spring corroded all 4 springs (2.4.C.1b)

slight damage to front registration plate

play on inner end of n/s track rod

Fail 8 Sep 2016 133,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front door check strap missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded all 4 coil springs (2.4.C.1b)

headlamp aim not properly checked due to condition of headlamps

oil level low

slight damage to front registration plate

play on inner end of steering rack n/s

Pass 30 Apr 2015 121,322 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Apr 2015 121,322 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 118,920 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front head light lenses det

brake pipes slightly corroded

clutch pipe corroded

front discs and pads worn

sump corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2014 118,920 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front head light lenses det

brake pipes slightly corroded

clutch pipe corroded

front discs and pads worn

sump corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2013 110,298 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

bracket to exhaust manifold corroded and broken

brake pipes heavily undersealed

exhaust system corroded

nearside rear tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

underside getting rusty in places

Pass 12 Sep 2012 97,729 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all metal brake pipes waxed/coated

exhaust system getting rusty

Fail 11 Sep 2012 97,726 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all metal brake pipes waxed/coated

exhaust system getting rusty

Pass 26 Aug 2011 85,545 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

both front tubeless valves slightly perished

offside rear brake backing plate very rusty

slight play on inner end of nearside steering track rod

Pass 31 Aug 2010 74,537 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2010 74,537 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 2 Sep 2009 64,955 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 64,955 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 54,002 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 54,002 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 41,038 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 32,071 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 32,071 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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SV52 VSP is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 SV52 VSP, 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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SV52 VSP is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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