MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,292 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Drivebelt is deteriorating.
Front brake pads are worn very low.
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.
Drivebelt is deteriorating.
oil filter leaking and engine oil level on min mark
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
Deep cut in N/S/F tyre outer sidewall.
Drivebelt is deteriorating.
Rear brake pipes are corroding.
Wipers smear.
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.
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.
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.
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)
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)
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
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
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
rear no.plate slightly deteriorated
How Reliable is the Toyota Corolla?
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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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SW02 BYT is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 May 2002.
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