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SW02 GEK

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,014 mi
Last recorded78,014 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2011
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW02 GEK
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2011 78,014 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front discs worn

Fail 12 Oct 2011 78,014 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front discs worn

Pass 17 Jun 2010 73,559 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 73,559 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 64,776 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 64,776 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 57,124 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 49,696 miles

exhaust system corroding

Fail 24 Apr 2007 49,696 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust system corroding

Pass 12 Apr 2006 39,918 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 GEK is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GEK, 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 GEK registered?

SW02 GEK is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 28 June 2002.

Is SW02 GEK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW02 GEK shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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