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SP02 ZVL

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

119,099 mi
Last recorded119,099 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 119,099 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front offside and nearside wishbone corroded

vehicle structure corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2019 119,083 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front offside and nearside wishbone corroded

vehicle structure corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2018 112,913 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 108,197 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside (4.1.E.1)

front offside and nearside wishbone corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2016 104,886 miles

nearside front brake binding slightly

Fail 28 Jun 2016 104,881 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 27 Jun 2015 102,389 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jun 2015 102,389 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2014 99,324 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 92,142 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jun 2013 92,141 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2012 82,051 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear brakes slightly sticky

Pass 21 May 2011 72,166 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 71,797 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 May 2011 71,797 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 62,842 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 62,842 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2009 56,654 miles
Fail 16 May 2009 56,644 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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

advise..rear pads low

Pass 24 May 2008 47,644 miles
Fail 24 May 2008 47,641 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2007 40,779 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 34,708 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 ZVL is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc 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 SP02 ZVL, 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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SP02 ZVL is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 7 June 2002.

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