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SM02 HLO

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

134,166 mi
Last recorded134,166 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2012
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM02 HLO
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2012 134,166 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 125,331 miles

Exhaust heat shield unsecured

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

Oil leak

slight play in steering column

Pass 21 May 2010 115,753 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 115,753 miles

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 May 2009 101,814 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 79,678 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 60,152 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 60,152 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 May 2006 49,845 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 HLO is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HLO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SM02 HLO registered?

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

Is SM02 HLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM02 HLO shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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