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SM02 WDE

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

138,601 mi
Last recorded138,601 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM02 WDE
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2016 138,601 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded offside nearside (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside nearside front rear (2.4.A.3)

parking brake: parking brake efficiency just met.it would appear that the brake system requires adjustment or repair.

service brake: service brake efficiency just met.it would appear that the brake system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 4 Sep 2015 132,719 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 1 Sep 2015 132,718 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 125,994 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 125,994 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2014 83,312 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2014 83,312 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 111,775 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 100,358 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 91,207 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 80,892 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 73,492 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 66,394 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 60,591 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 WDE is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WDE, 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 WDE registered?

SM02 WDE is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 25 June 2002.

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