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SO02 HLG

2002 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2020
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

74,317 mi
Last recorded74,317 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO02 HLG
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2019 74,317 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Oct 2019 74,317 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 69,290 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 66,544 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both side (2.4.G.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both side (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 56,185 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 52,340 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 46,256 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 45,282 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 45,277 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 43,715 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre tread depth on 3mm

Pass 14 Jun 2012 42,983 miles

o/s/r tyre on 3mm

rear number plate slightly obsecured

Pass 15 Jun 2011 41,609 miles

rear number plate slightly obsecured

Pass 7 Jun 2010 39,927 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 37,349 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 34,975 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 31,413 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 26,730 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 HLG is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 HLG, 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 HLG registered?

SO02 HLG is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 13 July 2002.

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