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SV52 YYU

2002 Toyota Corolla

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,178 mi
Last recorded137,178 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV52 YYU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Nov 2017 137,178 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded strut top (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Offside Front inner brake disc badlt scored and corroded

unable to fully inspect brake pipes as coated in grease

Pass 9 Nov 2016 134,464 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 134,462 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 126,401 miles

brake pipes covered in greasae

Pass 6 Nov 2014 117,980 miles

slight brake bin d on nearside rear and offside front brakes

Pass 6 Nov 2013 106,847 miles

unable to fully asses brake pipes as coated in grease

Fail 5 Nov 2013 106,845 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

unable to fully asses brake pipes as coated in grease

Pass 6 Nov 2012 95,003 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 82,892 miles

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 71,634 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 71,633 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 63,289 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 53,486 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 43,663 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 33,212 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 24,519 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 YYU is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YYU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SV52 YYU?

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What year was SV52 YYU registered?

SV52 YYU is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 26 September 2002.

Is SV52 YYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV52 YYU shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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