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SM02 XVC

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

158,228 mi
Last recorded158,228 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM02 XVC
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2018 158,228 miles

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Under-chassis / Sub-frame / Under-body / Suspension & brake components corroded.

Vehicle is Under-sealed.

Fail 1 Oct 2018 158,228 miles

Front Coil spring fractured or broken Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Under-chassis / Sub-frame / Under-body / Suspension & brake components corroded.

Vehicle is Under-sealed.

Pass 28 Sep 2017 146,889 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2016 134,870 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 124,738 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 121,163 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2014 121,163 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 23 May 2014 121,198 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

ex slight leak

Fail 8 Apr 2014 121,031 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

damage to front bumper but still secure

engine light on

Pass 12 Apr 2013 114,587 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013

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

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

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Apr 2012 103,789 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 94,713 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 77,772 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 57,223 miles

handbrake travel neering stop

n /s/r brake pads low

Pass 19 Mar 2008 38,334 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 38,334 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 32,960 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2005 25,385 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 XVC is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 XVC, 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 XVC registered?

SM02 XVC is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 29 June 2002.

Is SM02 XVC safe to buy?

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