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RF02 SZK

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

125,926 mi
Last recorded125,926 miles
Recorded on20 May 2021
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF02 SZK
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2021 125,926 miles
Fail 19 May 2021 125,926 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits misfiring (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lights not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2020 120,134 miles

head lights poor

Pass 13 May 2019 110,700 miles

n/s/f tyre low on edges

o/s/f tyre low on inner edge

o/s/r tyre low on inner edge

Fail 11 May 2019 110,700 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear exhaust leaking (8.2.1.1 (b))

n/s/f tyre low on edges

o/s/f tyre low on inner edge

o/s/r tyre low on inner edge

Pass 26 Apr 2018 102,462 miles

rear exhaust has slight leak

Pass 28 Apr 2017 92,256 miles

brake pipes corroded 185/60/15

Fail 28 Apr 2017 92,256 miles

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

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

brake pipes corroded 185/60/15

Pass 30 Apr 2016 83,428 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 83,395 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 73,406 miles

o/s/f tyre has a nail

rear brake pads low

Fail 27 Apr 2015 73,371 miles

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

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

rear brake pads low

o/s/f tyre has a nail

Pass 28 Apr 2014 66,472 miles

engine smoked during emissions

Pass 20 Apr 2013 60,613 miles

ns cv boot pin holed

Pass 18 Apr 2012 56,397 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 52,660 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 48,995 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 48,995 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 44,580 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 40,853 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 34,948 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 29,319 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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RF02 SZK is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RF02 SZK, 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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RF02 SZK is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 23 May 2002.

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