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SM02 GVU

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

113,941 mi
Last recorded113,941 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM02 GVU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2014 113,941 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 108,877 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 102,239 miles

engine cooling fan not cutting in

slight binding on front brakes

Fail 25 Jul 2011 102,102 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

engine cooling fan not cutting in

slight binding on front brakes

Pass 26 Jul 2010 80,568 miles

disc worn.cut on outer wall on n/s/f tyre

Fail 26 Jul 2010 80,568 miles

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

disc worn.cut on outer wall on n/s/f tyre

Fail 21 May 2009 74,539 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 May 2009 74,539 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 64,633 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2008 64,633 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2007 56,376 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 56,376 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 22 May 2006 46,474 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 GVU is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SM02 GVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SM02 GVU?

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What year was SM02 GVU registered?

SM02 GVU is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 8 June 2002.

Is SM02 GVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM02 GVU shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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