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SM02 USC

2002 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2012
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

131,068 mi
Last recorded131,068 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2011
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM02 USC
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2011 131,068 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2011

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 129,927 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2011 129,898 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 121,900 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 113,978 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 100,363 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 103,373 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 93,421 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 87,507 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 75,741 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 75,495 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 USC is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 USC, 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 USC registered?

SM02 USC is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 7 June 2002.

Is SM02 USC safe to buy?

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