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SJ02 UEN

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

160,344 mi
Last recorded160,344 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ02 UEN
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2016 160,344 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs corroded and pitted (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front door check strap missing

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs generally detriorated (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Feb 2016 160,344 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs corroded and pitted (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front door check strap missing

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs generally detriorated (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 155,762 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

o/s/f door check strap broken

Fail 15 Jan 2015 155,726 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

o/s/f door check strap broken

from bumper panel slighty loose on o/s/f

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

o/s/f headlamp plastic bracket broken

o/s/f wheel arch underside plastic panel loose

Pass 30 Sep 2013 148,377 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 73,480 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2012 73,480 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 133,350 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

all brake disc(s) front and rear slightly pitted

all brake pipes front to the rear slightly corroded

under vehicle all prescribed area and all suspension compoents slightly corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2010 125,751 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 81,644 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 82,378 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 56,881 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 56,881 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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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SJ02 UEN is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SJ02 UEN, 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 SJ02 UEN registered?

SJ02 UEN is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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