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SM02 UKK

2002 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

101,855 mi
Last recorded101,855 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM02 UKK
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 101,855 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear 2off (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 30 Mar 2019 101,855 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear 2off (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 91,704 miles

o/s/f tyre close to limit, front brake discs (lip), rear axle bushes cracking, suspension components rusty

Fail 19 Mar 2018 91,674 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced lens (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced lens (1.7.5a)

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

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

o/s/f tyre close to limit, front brake discs (lip), rear axle bushes cracking, suspension components rusty

Pass 16 Mar 2017 87,192 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 82,733 miles

headlights worn beam image not so clear, front brake pads low

Fail 15 Mar 2016 82,732 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

headlights worn beam image not so clear, front brake pads low

Pass 16 Feb 2015 77,076 miles

n/s/f shocker damp, h brake travel high

Fail 16 Feb 2015 77,076 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f shocker damp, h brake travel high

Pass 13 Mar 2014 72,140 miles

front brake pads close to limit, n/s/f shocker slight seepage (INVESTIGATE)

Fail 12 Mar 2014 72,140 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake pads close to limit, n/s/f shocker slight seepage (INVESTIGATE)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 67,298 miles

front brake pads close to legal limit, rear discs worn, o/s/f ball joint slight seepage, n/s/f shocker slight seepage, front suspension arm bushes deteriorated, front wsindscreen has a chip but with in the limits

Fail 14 Mar 2013 67,298 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake pads close to legal limit, rear discs worn, o/s/f ball joint slight seepage, n/s/f shocker slight seepage, front suspension arm bushes deteriorated, front wsindscreen has a chip but with in the limits

Pass 28 Jan 2012 64,653 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both rear brake discs appear wearing thin

Fail 26 Jan 2012 64,653 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both rear brake discs appear wearing thin

Pass 2 Feb 2011 62,751 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 62,751 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 60,593 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 57,105 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front door mirror glass missing.outer casing insecure

Fail 26 Jan 2009 57,104 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front door mirror glass missing.outer casing insecure

offside front brake binding

Pass 30 Jan 2008 52,448 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 49,366 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 45,120 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 UKK is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 UKK, 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 UKK is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 24 May 2002.

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