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SV02 GPJ

2002 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,600 mi
Last recorded79,600 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV02 GPJ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2014 79,600 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 79,600 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 65,995 miles

Both Sides Rear Tubeless Valves Perished

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Stepped

Under Side Of Vehicle Heavily Undersealed In Places

Fail 12 Apr 2012 61,200 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside rear tyre tread slightly stepped at inner edge

slight damage to front registration plate

Pass 12 Apr 2012 61,200 miles

offside rear tyre tread slightly stepped at inner edge

slight damage to front registration plate

Pass 18 Apr 2011 54,974 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 54,974 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 49,659 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 41,979 miles

front number plate slightly damaged

high level brake light not working

Pass 9 Apr 2008 34,321 miles

o/s/r tyre slightly stepped

Pass 18 Apr 2007 26,272 miles

both rear tyres slightly stepped on inner edges

front number plate slighly damaged but still legible at time of test

Pass 17 Apr 2006 18,215 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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SV02 GPJ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SV02 GPJ, 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 SV02 GPJ registered?

SV02 GPJ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 24 April 2002.

Is SV02 GPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV02 GPJ shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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