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SM02 CEJ

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

111,839 mi
Last recorded111,839 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2024
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM02 CEJ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2024 111,839 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Mar 2024 111,839 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp are incorrectly positioned both sides (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 107,747 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 102,376 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 102,376 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 99,089 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2021 99,070 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 98,410 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 92,595 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

parking brake just met minimum requirement

Pass 17 Mar 2018 87,123 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 81,647 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 75,619 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 70,289 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 64,573 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 59,469 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 52,449 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 45,423 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Feb 2011 45,423 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2010 42,592 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 39,074 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 36,164 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 30,576 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 23,827 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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SM02 CEJ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 SM02 CEJ, 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 SM02 CEJ registered?

SM02 CEJ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 24 April 2002.

Is SM02 CEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM02 CEJ shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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