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2006 Toyota Corolla

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

65,244 mi
Last recorded65,244 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Toyota Corolla69,114 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8 KN
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 65,244 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2025 65,244 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 60,661 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 57,092 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both rear (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2023 57,092 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both rear (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 53,620 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 50,435 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 47,636 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all tyres cracking/perished

Pass 10 Aug 2019 45,976 miles

Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

object in osr tyre

Pass 7 Aug 2018 43,168 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Aug 2018 43,156 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 39,930 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 36,700 miles

front brake discs lipped

front brake pads getting low

Pass 8 Aug 2015 32,711 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 29,393 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Aug 2013 25,847 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 21,534 miles

hid dipped beam lights fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2011 17,183 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 13,428 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 22 Aug 2009 9,908 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 22 Aug 2009 9,908 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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8 KN is a 2006 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2006 Toyota Corolla models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 69,114 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 8 KN, 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 20 years old, this Toyota Corolla is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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8 KN is a 2006 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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