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SM02 HFW

2002 Toyota Corolla

Green Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

104,098 mi
Last recorded104,098 miles
Recorded on17 May 2011
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM02 HFW
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 May 2011 104,098 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 4 May 2010 88,873 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rattle at engine bay

Pass 22 May 2009 75,793 miles

nearside front outer tyre wall slight cut

Pass 23 May 2008 65,850 miles

nearside front tyre outer wall slight cut

Pass 25 May 2007 53,923 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 53,923 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 May 2006 35,806 miles
Pass 25 May 2005 25,859 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 HFW is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Green with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 HFW, 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 HFW registered?

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

Is SM02 HFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM02 HFW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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