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SO51 WAT

2002 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

115,264 mi
Last recorded115,264 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO51 WAT
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2020 115,264 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 115,264 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 112,502 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2019 112,502 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 108,204 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre tread cracking

Nearside Rear tyre tread cracking

Offside Front tyre tread cracking

Offside Rear tyre tread cracking

Pass 27 Mar 2017 103,658 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 99,271 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 92,632 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2015 92,631 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 82,981 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 76,873 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 76,863 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 67,272 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 67,258 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 58,673 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 58,662 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 52,584 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 52,584 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 47,396 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 42,467 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 42,443 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 37,358 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 33,086 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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SO51 WAT is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 SO51 WAT, 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 SO51 WAT registered?

SO51 WAT is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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