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SM02 CVJ

2002 Toyota Corolla

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

122,319 mi
Last recorded122,319 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM02 CVJ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2018 122,319 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 111,967 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 104,114 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 94,856 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 85,779 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 78,818 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 68,771 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 62,791 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 60,264 miles

Nearside rear brake disc slightly pitted

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 56,707 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 56,707 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 50,421 miles

Nearside front and offside front tyres worn on inner shoulder

Fail 14 Jan 2008 50,420 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front and offside front tyres worn on inner shoulder

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 42,952 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2005 35,663 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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SM02 CVJ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 CVJ, 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 CVJ registered?

SM02 CVJ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 26 April 2002.

Is SM02 CVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM02 CVJ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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