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SP02 ZTZ

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

89,182 mi
Last recorded89,182 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP02 ZTZ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2015 89,182 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

all brake discs pitted & corroded

both front suspension arm bushes detiorated

both headlamp lenses detiorated

eml light on

slight bind on o/s/r & n/a/f wheels

surface corrosion to front subframe

Pass 15 Oct 2014 86,120 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front subframe /wishbones corroded

h/lamps poor

o/s sill corroded/cover

Fail 14 Oct 2014 86,120 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front subframe /wishbones corroded

h/lamps poor

o/s sill corroded/cover

Pass 25 Oct 2013 82,082 miles

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

both rear brake discs corroded

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 7 Oct 2013 81,914 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both rear brake discs corroded

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

rear wiper torn

Pass 8 Oct 2012 76,041 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 8 Oct 2012 76,041 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

Pass 10 Oct 2011 71,669 miles

noise rear hubs

slight bind front brakes

Pass 7 Oct 2010 66,396 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 66,396 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

nearside front wiper blade torn

Pass 28 Aug 2009 61,415 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 56,541 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

wipers poor

Fail 24 Jun 2008 56,541 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

wipers poor

Pass 19 Jun 2007 51,063 miles

Battery insecure

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 44,998 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 44,998 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

advise brakes out of balance

Pass 1 Jun 2005 36,300 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 ZTZ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 ZTZ, 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 ZTZ registered?

SP02 ZTZ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 13 June 2002.

Is SP02 ZTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP02 ZTZ shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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