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SW02 BYT

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

116,292 mi
Last recorded116,292 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW02 BYT
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2020 116,292 miles

Drivebelt is deteriorating.

Front brake pads are worn very low.

Fail 11 Sep 2020 116,292 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut in the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drivebelt is deteriorating.

Front brake pads are worn very low.

Pass 16 Oct 2019 112,429 miles

Drivebelt is deteriorating.

Pass 31 Aug 2018 105,866 miles

oil filter leaking and engine oil level on min mark

Fail 30 Aug 2018 105,866 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and has cut in tread but not showing cordes at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre cracking

oil filter leaking and engine oil level on min mark

Pass 11 Sep 2017 99,909 miles

Deep cut in N/S/F tyre outer sidewall.

Drivebelt is deteriorating.

Rear brake pipes are corroding.

Wipers smear.

Fail 11 Sep 2017 99,909 miles

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

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

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

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

Deep cut in N/S/F tyre outer sidewall.

Drivebelt is deteriorating.

Rear brake pipes are corroding.

Wipers smear.

Pass 12 Oct 2016 95,694 miles

Brake pipes are corroding.

Drivebelt is in poor condition.

Headlight lenses are deteriorating. Beam images are poor.

Passenger wiper smears.

Slight coolant leak from the radiator.

Fail 12 Oct 2016 95,694 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Brake pipes are corroding.

Drivebelt is in poor condition.

Headlight lenses are deteriorating. Beam images are poor.

Passenger wiper smears.

Slight coolant leak from the radiator.

Pass 22 Oct 2015 91,910 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 May 2014 82,754 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 82,754 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2013 71,690 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 61,689 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

advise: surface rust starting to apear to under side of vehicle / nearside front ttyre is getting low on tred and has cuts to outer sidewall / offside rear tyre is slightly out of shape

Pass 30 May 2012 61,689 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

advise: surface rust starting to apear to under side of vehicle / nearside front ttyre is getting low on tred and has cuts to outer sidewall / offside rear tyre is slightly out of shape

Pass 1 Jun 2011 53,757 miles
Fail 28 May 2011 53,727 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 11 May 2010 46,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2010 46,962 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 41,819 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 41,819 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2008 35,421 miles

rear no.plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 May 2007 29,550 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 23,776 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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SW02 BYT is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 SW02 BYT, 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 SW02 BYT registered?

SW02 BYT is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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