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SM02 KFU

2002 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

119,393 mi
Last recorded119,393 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2023
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM02 KFU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2023 119,393 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 117,449 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 115,353 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 113,177 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 113,177 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2019 107,699 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 81,189 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 100,642 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 96,590 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 18 Mar 2016 96,590 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 21 Mar 2015 93,963 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 93,963 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 85,901 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 75,213 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 75,213 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 59,422 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 49,725 miles

both rear tyres starting to split on edge

offside front tyre featherd

Fail 27 Jan 2010 41,738 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 41,738 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 35,626 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 28,009 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 24 Jan 2007 20,664 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 14,516 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 KFU is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 KFU, 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 KFU registered?

SM02 KFU is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 15 May 2002.

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