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SM02 GWF

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,526 mi
Last recorded147,526 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2021 147,526 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 131,258 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All the brake pipes are slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement The rear bush in the arm is slightly deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement The rear bush in the arm is slightly deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside 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))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 120,052 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear underside corroded by the rear axle mountings but not excessive

Pass 19 Jul 2017 108,272 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle, both fixing points (2.4.A.3)

rear exhaust silencer is corroded but not leaking exhaust gas

Fail 19 Jul 2017 108,272 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle, both fixing points (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

rear exhaust silencer is corroded but not leaking exhaust gas

Pass 14 Jul 2016 97,565 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 94,096 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 90,172 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 90,172 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 85,270 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 79,594 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 74,023 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 67,174 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 67,174 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 58,796 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 51,928 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 51,928 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2007 40,324 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2006 29,874 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 29,874 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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 GWF is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GWF, 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 GWF registered?

SM02 GWF is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 May 2002.

Is SM02 GWF safe to buy?

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