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SJ52 WKE

2002 Toyota Corolla

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,493 mi
Last recorded96,493 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ52 WKE
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2016 96,493 miles

exhaust leak

oil leak

Fail 24 Aug 2016 96,486 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

exhaust leak

oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2015 92,243 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

clutch pedal rubber split at time of test

engine management light on instrument pannel at time of test

Fail 1 Sep 2015 92,234 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

clutch pedal rubber split at time of test

engine management light on instrument pannel at time of test

Pass 27 Aug 2014 84,082 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Condition of exhaust

Wear to offside front tyre

Fail 5 Aug 2013 74,072 miles

Both front tyres worn low on inner edges

N/S/F wiper blade split at ends

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 74,072 miles

Both front tyres worn low on inner edges

N/S/F wiper blade split at ends

Pass 13 Jul 2012 66,022 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Condition of exhaust

Corosion throughout underbody

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 60,192 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 55,290 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 49,221 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 43,283 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 34,158 miles

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE INNER AND OUTER SILLS HAVE BEEN CHECKED...APPLIED FINGER AND THUMB PRESSURE AS PER THE M.O.T MANUAL

Pass 20 Oct 2006 27,833 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 23,817 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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SJ52 WKE is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SJ52 WKE, 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 SJ52 WKE registered?

SJ52 WKE is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 25 September 2002.

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