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SP02 ATU

2002 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

130,657 mi
Last recorded130,657 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP02 ATU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2016 130,657 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded leading to nearside rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded leading to offside rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Sep 2016 130,654 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working 1of2 (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded leading to nearside rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded leading to offside rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front brake has slight bind

Pass 4 Sep 2015 12,857 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 12,857 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 118,225 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 103,279 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 103,279 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 5 Mar 2012 92,184 miles

o/s front wing damaged

Pass 5 Mar 2011 82,336 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2011 82,336 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jan 2010 63,726 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 63,726 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 56,949 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 56,949 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 50,248 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 44,071 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 36,817 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 36,817 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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SP02 ATU is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SP02 ATU, 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 SP02 ATU registered?

SP02 ATU is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is SP02 ATU safe to buy?

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