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SM02 WUH

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

115,647 mi
Last recorded115,647 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM02 WUH
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2017 115,647 miles

Brake pipes greased

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel tank straps corroded but not seriously weakened

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Jan 2017 115,643 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Brake pipes greased

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel tank straps corroded but not seriously weakened

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Jul 2015 109,588 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jun 2015 109,588 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 27 May 2014 106,735 miles

n/s/f n/s/r tyre side wall cut

Pass 21 Jun 2013 100,978 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 93,089 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 85,399 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 85,394 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 78,970 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 78,970 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 May 2009 64,467 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 64,463 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 19 May 2008 52,837 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 52,837 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 May 2007 43,715 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 37,948 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 37,929 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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 WUH is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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