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SO02 EET

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

133,044 mi
Last recorded133,044 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO02 EET
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2018 133,044 miles

All Brake Disc Backing Plates Corroded

Both Rear Tyres Perished

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 15 Jun 2018 133,044 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

All Brake Disc Backing Plates Corroded

Both Rear Tyres Perished

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 116,798 miles

EML Light on at time of test

Crack in windscreen not obstructing drivers view

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Number plate lamp lens missing

Rear Axle beam bushes deteriorated

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

Slight play in O/S/F Door hinge upper

Fail 6 Jun 2017 116,529 miles

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

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

Nearside Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Crack in windscreen not obstructing drivers view

EML Light on at time of test

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Number plate lamp lens missing

Rear Axle beam bushes deteriorated

Rear Both rear brakes slightly binding

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

Slight play in O/S/F Door hinge upper

Pass 20 Jun 2016 97,483 miles

play inner steering arms

under sills corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2015 94,572 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 94,513 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 91,323 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 88,619 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 82,779 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 68,989 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 68,989 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 57,735 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 57,735 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 46,579 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 37,800 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 27,252 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 27,217 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 16,952 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 16,735 miles

nearside front tyre worn to 3mm (195/60/15 V)

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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SO02 EET is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SO02 EET, 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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SO02 EET is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 24 July 2002.

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