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AF06 KVL

2006 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

103,729 mi
Last recorded103,729 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Toyota Corolla69,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF06 KVL
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2025 103,729 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Lower Integral body structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 103,448 miles

Lower early sign of corrosion front and rear

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Feb 2024 103,448 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Lower early sign of corrosion front and rear

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 103,023 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side connected to felxi hose pipe) (1.1.11 (c))

front & rear suspension mechanical component showing up early sign of slight corrosion

rear both side inner sills showing early sing of surface corrosion

Fail 8 Mar 2023 103,023 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear both side inner sills showing early sing of surface corrosion

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side connected to felxi hose pipe) (1.1.11 (c))

front & rear suspension mechanical component showing up early sign of slight corrosion

Pass 22 Feb 2022 102,304 miles

under neat all round showing early sign of surface corrossion

under tray fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2021 101,322 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear bothsides inner chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

emmission not tested

under tray fitted

Fail 23 Feb 2021 101,322 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear bothsides inner chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

emmission not tested

under tray fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2020 100,075 miles

early sign of corrosion showing at rear sill area (both side)

parking brake both side just met the requirement early attention for your information

Pass 27 Feb 2019 98,047 miles

Coil spring corroded rear both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front bothsides suspension arms showing early sign of corrossion

offside and nearside outer sills cannot be checked due to plastic covers fitted

Fail 26 Feb 2019 98,041 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle front (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Coil spring corroded rear both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front bothsides suspension arms showing early sign of corrossion

offside and nearside outer sills cannot be checked due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2018 92,074 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2018 92,074 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2017 78,678 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 65,749 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine oil level slightly higher

Pass 24 Mar 2015 61,985 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 57,812 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 52,993 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 46,959 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 39,995 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 39,995 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 32,298 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2009 24,552 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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AF06 KVL is a 2006 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 AF06 KVL, 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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AF06 KVL is a 2006 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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