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SM02 WFN

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

141,633 mi
Last recorded141,633 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM02 WFN
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2021 141,633 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front both headlight lens defective

Handbrake slightly travel reserve

MIL LIGHT ON

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

underbody sign of corrosion , rear axle bushes , floor , sills , coil springs

Pass 31 Mar 2020 136,405 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 126,066 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 119,822 miles

engine lamp on

Pass 7 Sep 2016 118,126 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 114,535 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2015 114,529 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 111,926 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 11 Jul 2014 111,918 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2013 105,930 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

windscreen marked

Fail 13 May 2013 105,929 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

windscreen marked

Pass 30 Apr 2012 95,324 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear wheel arch impact damaged

Fail 30 Apr 2012 95,324 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

nearside rear wheel arch impact damaged

Pass 27 Apr 2011 90,253 miles

Battery insecure

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Apr 2011 90,253 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Battery insecure

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 80,379 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 80,379 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 72,146 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 63,695 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 52,805 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 44,055 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 WFN is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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