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EY02 SZO

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

113,040 mi
Last recorded113,040 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY02 SZO
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2018 113,040 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 113,040 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 104,961 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front driveshaft oil seal leaking

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak timing chain tensioner ()

Fail 9 Feb 2017 104,958 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement caliper (3.5.1k)

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

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

Oil leak timing chain tensioner ()

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front driveshaft oil seal leaking

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 96,131 miles

both headlamp lenses milky

Fail 9 Feb 2016 96,131 miles

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

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

1 fixing on front no plate broken

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

battery loose in clamp

both headlamp lenses milky

Pass 9 Mar 2015 90,056 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 90,056 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 85,950 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 81,760 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 81,760 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 75,363 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 70,813 miles

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 12 Mar 2010 63,647 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 56,573 miles

All wipers smearing

Front brake pads appear to be over 80% worn, discs are lipped also

Slight oil leak from n/s diff seal

Pass 7 Mar 2008 50,134 miles

cut to n/s/f tyre sidewall

Fail 7 Mar 2008

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

cut to n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 16 Mar 2007 41,114 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 41,114 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 22 Mar 2006 30,821 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 30,821 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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EY02 SZO is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 EY02 SZO, 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 EY02 SZO registered?

EY02 SZO is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 23 March 2002.

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