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SO02 LHD

2002 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2019
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,407 mi
Last recorded100,407 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO02 LHD
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2018 100,407 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 88,401 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 75,174 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2016 75,174 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 69,657 miles

Rear brake discs starting to corrode

engine has light misting of oil

engine light on

high level brake lamp not working

Fail 25 Sep 2015 69,657 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear brake discs starting to corrode

engine has light misting of oil

engine light on

high level brake lamp not working

Front brakes show slight imbalance

Pass 8 Oct 2014 65,371 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013
Pass 10 Jul 2013 145,002 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 138,117 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 138,117 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 124,276 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 124,274 miles

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

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

Brake disc worn

Engine management light on

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 109,928 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 97,412 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 93,902 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 83,847 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 83,847 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 71,577 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 71,577 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 54,566 miles

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

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

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

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

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 LHD is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LHD, 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 LHD is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 17 July 2002.

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