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SM02 GVY

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

119,494 mi
Last recorded119,494 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM02 GVY
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2015 119,494 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 104,719 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 28 Oct 2013 97,729 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 10 Oct 2012 90,328 miles

Front discs slightly worn.

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

Offside rear tyre has cut but cords not exposed

Pass 6 Oct 2011 83,393 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

front and rear discs slighty worn

Pass 1 Oct 2010 81,290 miles

both rear axle bushes slight perished

Pass 30 Sep 2009 74,272 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 66,524 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

nearside front tyre has a cut in the sidewall but not deep enough to show cords

Fail 29 Sep 2008 66,522 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nail in offside front tyre

nearside front tyre has a cut in the sidewall but not deep enough to show cords

Pass 4 Jun 2007 55,001 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

LHR tyre 3mm,RHR tyre wearing irregularon inside tread,both rear tyres show slight deterioration, cracking inbetween tread etc.

Oil leak

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 29 May 2006 44,929 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

rear brake imbalance

Pass 29 May 2006 44,929 miles

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

rear brake imbalance

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 GVY is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GVY, 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 GVY registered?

SM02 GVY is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 12 June 2002.

Is SM02 GVY safe to buy?

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