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SO02 EEU

2002 Toyota Corolla

White Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

90,852 mi
Last recorded90,852 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO02 EEU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2019 90,852 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 89,638 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake backing plate corroded

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 9 May 2018 89,638 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake backing plate corroded

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 86,043 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 78,212 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded offside to front (3.6.B.2c)

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

bottom arms very rusty

nearside rear tyre on wear band

nearside sill damage

rear axle bushs split

tank straps rusty

Fail 14 Apr 2016 78,212 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded offside to front (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

bottom arms very rusty

nearside rear tyre on wear band

nearside sill damage

rear axle bushs split

tank straps rusty

Pass 20 Apr 2015 70,165 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advise both front wipers torn but not affecting drivers view

advise heatshield on fuel tank corroded through fouling exhaust system

advise osr tyre perished 195/60-15

advise slight bind front brakes advise brake clean

Pass 21 Apr 2014 61,614 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

advise fuel tank heatshield corroded rattling

advise sill trims fitted unable to check sills fully both sides

Fail 18 Apr 2014 61,550 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

advise both rear brake discs high spotted stopping in calipers when rotated by hand

advise fuel tank heatshield corroded rattling

advise sill trims fitted unable to check sills fully both sides

advise slight bind nsf wheel

Pass 22 Apr 2013 53,211 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 41,760 miles

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 20 Apr 2011 30,232 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 30,229 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 27,617 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 25,111 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Jun 2008 22,538 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 19,398 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 17,598 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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SO02 EEU is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in White with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SO02 EEU, 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 SO02 EEU registered?

SO02 EEU is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 16 July 2002.

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