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SM02 HFU

2002 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,815 mi
Last recorded101,815 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2013
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM02 HFU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2013 101,815 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Mar 2013 101,815 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jan 2013 99,161 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Inner 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jan 2013 99,161 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Offside Inner 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Feb 2012 86,630 miles

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

brake discs corroded

o/s/f mirror glass cracked

Fail 1 Feb 2012 86,630 miles

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

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

brake discs corroded

o/s/f mirror glass cracked

Pass 13 Jan 2011 70,615 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 70,615 miles

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

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

o/s/f/door/mirror/cracked/but/still/visable

Fail 13 Jan 2010 65,103 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 65,103 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 59,552 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 54,824 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 49,904 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 49,868 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 42,684 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 HFU is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HFU, 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 HFU registered?

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

Is SM02 HFU safe to buy?

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