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AB56 DHA

2006 Toyota Corolla

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

74,825 mi
Last recorded74,825 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Toyota Corolla69,114 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB56 DHA
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 74,825 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES LOW TREAD

Fail 15 Sep 2025 74,799 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH REAR BRAKE PIPES AS MARKED (1.1.11 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

BOTH FRONT TYRES LOW TREAD

Pass 3 Sep 2024 72,198 miles

both front shockers and springs corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2024 72,198 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

both front shockers and springs corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2023 69,447 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 67,036 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 64,767 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2021 64,767 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 62,570 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 28 Sep 2020 62,570 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Sep 2019 59,600 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2019 59,600 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 55,251 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 52,718 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 50,048 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

front cross member damaged

Pass 9 Jun 2015 47,099 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2015 47,099 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 35,310 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 26,327 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 19,802 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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AB56 DHA is a 2006 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 AB56 DHA, 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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What year was AB56 DHA registered?

AB56 DHA is a 2006 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 4 September 2006.

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