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SM02 GUE

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,005 mi
Last recorded110,005 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2020 110,005 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 83,335 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 80,026 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 76,434 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 71,514 miles

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

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

all coil springs corroded

front subframe and suspension arms corroded

rear axle corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2017 71,514 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

all coil springs corroded

front subframe and suspension arms corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2016 64,760 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 64,760 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 53,657 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 43,993 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 32,653 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 20,783 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 20,783 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2011 17,205 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 21 Apr 2011 17,198 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside front wiper arm pivot worn.

Pass 14 Apr 2010 16,335 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 15,167 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 13,484 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 11,403 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 9,629 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 GUE is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 SM02 GUE, 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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SM02 GUE is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 14 May 2002.

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