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SM02 UMW

2002 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

107,400 mi
Last recorded107,400 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2018 107,400 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

both wiper blades splitting

Fail 31 May 2018 107,267 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

both wiper blades splitting

Pass 22 May 2017 100,000 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 100,000 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2016 91,398 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

eml on

rear brakes require attention

Fail 20 May 2016 91,261 miles

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

eml on

rear brakes require attention

Pass 22 May 2015 83,172 miles

eml on

o\s sill panel rusting

Pass 23 May 2014 76,662 miles

MIL light on

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

drivers door check strap missing

Pass 31 May 2013 70,541 miles

front indicators slightly discoloured

side repeaters slightly discoloured

Fail 31 May 2013 70,541 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front indicators slightly discoloured

side repeaters slightly discoloured

Pass 29 May 2012 66,420 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 66,420 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

management light on

Pass 12 May 2011 64,131 miles
Pass 31 May 2010 62,245 miles

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 25 May 2010 62,228 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 21 May 2009 59,862 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2008 57,655 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

both rear tyres cracked on outer side walls

Pass 23 May 2008 57,655 miles

both rear tyres cracked on outer side walls

Pass 22 May 2007 52,946 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 47,202 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 47,202 miles

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

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 UMW is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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