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SP02 LTO

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

99,548 mi
Last recorded99,548 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP02 LTO
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 99,548 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 94,202 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 89,428 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 85,013 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 81,806 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 77,977 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 74,779 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 70,644 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 64,552 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 58,611 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 15 Aug 2016 53,616 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 53,616 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 50,357 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 50,357 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 46,650 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 41,659 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 41,659 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 26 Nov 2012 36,040 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 31,702 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 31,702 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 26,883 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Dec 2009 22,346 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 20,228 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 20,228 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 17,552 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 14,762 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 11,452 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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SP02 LTO is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 SP02 LTO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SP02 LTO registered?

SP02 LTO is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 March 2002.

Is SP02 LTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP02 LTO shows 27 tests with a 81.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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