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SM02 WUE

2002 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

86,085 mi
Last recorded86,085 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2023
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2023 86,085 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle bushes deteriorated but no excessive play

Underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2023 85,975 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Coil spring corroded Both front coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle bushes deteriorated but no excessive play

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2022 82,440 miles

underside of vehicle has surface corrosion

Pass 17 Jun 2021 79,397 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

sill trims fitted

Fail 17 Jun 2021 79,392 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

sill trims fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2020 77,882 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

fuel tank heat shield holed and corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2020 77,882 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

fuel tank heat shield holed and corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2019 74,245 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 69,258 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside washer jet partially blocked

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear tyres cracked

Pass 5 Apr 2017 64,882 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 61,038 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

all tyres cracked

Fail 11 Apr 2016 61,037 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all tyres cracked

Pass 1 Apr 2015 56,793 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 53,087 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 50,294 miles

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

nsr brake slightly binding on

osr brake slightly binding on

Pass 10 Apr 2012 46,796 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

nearside rear tyre cracking at tread edge

Pass 12 Apr 2011 43,089 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 40,907 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2009 37,398 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 34,893 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 31,410 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 28,434 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 WUE is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 WUE, 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 WUE registered?

SM02 WUE is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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