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SM02 HKW

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2022
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

61,006 mi
Last recorded61,006 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2021 61,006 miles

Nearside Front driveshaft slight corrosion around the rubber balance weight

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre down to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

slight corrosion to suspension arms and the underside

Pass 4 Feb 2020 54,850 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 46,986 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 38,431 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 38,429 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 35,174 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 5 May 2016 33,870 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 33,870 miles

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 May 2015 31,587 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 May 2014 29,210 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 26,959 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 24,198 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 24,198 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 5 May 2011 20,787 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 17,727 miles
Pass 4 May 2009 14,536 miles
Pass 5 May 2008 13,050 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 11,835 miles

unable to see sills due to covers

Pass 8 May 2006 10,615 miles

Unable to check sills due to covers

Pass 18 May 2005 8,391 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 HKW is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 HKW, 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 HKW registered?

SM02 HKW is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 21 May 2002.

Is SM02 HKW safe to buy?

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