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SV02 NJF

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

121,582 mi
Last recorded121,582 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV02 NJF
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2016 121,582 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 97,410 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced o/s n/s (1.7.5a)

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear o/s n/s and rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 83,695 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 83,630 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 69,347 miles

Clutch travel high

Coil springs slightly corroded but are complete

Exhaust and heat shield corroded

Front bumper/headlight poorly secured

Front number plate slightly damaged and deteriorated

Headlamp covers worn and images poor

Nearside front indicator and wing repeater worn in colour

Nearside front steering rack arm has slight play

Offside Front Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Offside front door mirror secured with tape

Offside front inner wheel arch part of cover missing

Offside front inner wing ABS pump area damaged and fractured

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Signs of damage repair to offside front of vehicle

Suspension component bushes slightly perished

Unable asses brake pipes fully due to plastic coat but are slightly corroded where visible

spare tyre been put on n/s/f

Fail 7 Sep 2013 69,347 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Clutch travel high

Coil springs slightly corroded but are complete

Exhaust and heat shield corroded

Front bumper/headlight poorly secured

Front number plate slightly damaged and deteriorated

Headlamp covers worn and images poor

Nearside front indicator and wing repeater worn in colour

Nearside front steering rack arm has slight play

Offside Front Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Offside front door mirror secured with tape

Offside front inner wheel arch part of cover missing

Offside front inner wing ABS pump area damaged and fractured

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Signs of damage repair to offside front of vehicle

Suspension component bushes slightly perished

Unable asses brake pipes fully due to plastic coat but are slightly corroded where visible

Fail 2 Sep 2013 69,124 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhuast system slightly corrioded

exhust heat sheild slightly deterioted an corrioded

n/s/f inner arm has slight play

rear discs liped

sills covers fited

Pass 18 May 2013 69,005 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2013 69,005 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 65,382 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 59,366 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 52,583 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 43,415 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 34,199 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 33,405 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 24,691 miles

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Fail 16 Feb 2007 24,691 miles

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

both front wipers torn

handbrake near full travel

n/s/f tyre at 2mm and slightly damaged sidewall

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 NJF is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 NJF, 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 NJF registered?

SV02 NJF is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 6 March 2002.

Is SV02 NJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV02 NJF shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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