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SM02 KFL

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

113,602 mi
Last recorded113,602 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2020 113,602 miles

Brake repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Under-chassis, Suspension & Brake components corroded.

Vehicle is Under-sealed.

Pass 13 May 2019 94,877 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt All rear seats x 3 ()

Fail 13 May 2019 94,877 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested both (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt All rear seats x 3 ()

Pass 17 May 2018 84,220 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 78,061 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Fail 15 May 2017 78,061 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 May 2016 71,543 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 71,543 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 May 2015 64,609 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 7 May 2015 64,609 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 May 2014 58,018 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 16 May 2014 58,018 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 15 May 2013 52,107 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 46,279 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2011 41,476 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 41,472 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 May 2010 37,898 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2009 33,831 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 29,230 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 29,230 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2007 25,269 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2006 22,224 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 KFL is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 KFL, 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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SM02 KFL is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 25 May 2002.

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