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SM02 URR

2002 Toyota Corolla

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

142,241 mi
Last recorded142,241 miles
Recorded on4 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM02 URR
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2016 142,241 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 131,581 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 131,581 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2014 124,837 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 May 2014 124,837 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 May 2013 115,648 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 May 2012 105,107 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 May 2012 105,107 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 May 2011 94,359 miles

rear no/plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 14 May 2010 84,438 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 84,438 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2009 73,712 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 May 2009 73,712 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2008 66,400 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 59,847 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 53,163 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 URR is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 URR, 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 URR registered?

SM02 URR is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 5 June 2002.

Is SM02 URR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM02 URR shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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