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AO06 HYX

2006 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

178,536 mi
Last recorded178,536 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Toyota Corolla69,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO06 HYX
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 178,536 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball Joint One of three bolts no locking device

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2025 178,535 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Joint to Rear Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball Joint One of three bolts no locking device

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 167,318 miles

Front brake discs lipped

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

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

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

all shock absorbers corroded

sills corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2024 167,245 miles

Emissions unable to be completed aborted test due to blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both lenses hazy (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front brake discs lipped

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

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

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

all shock absorbers corroded

exhaust blow

sills corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2023 156,277 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear tyre valves perishing

Rear tyres have small cuts in tread

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

engine cover & undertray fitted

headlamp lenses hazy

Pass 8 Jun 2022 147,818 miles

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

Rear tyre valves starting to perish

Rear tyres have small cuts in tread

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

Fail 7 Jun 2022 147,804 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens hazy (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system at join (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear tyre valves starting to perish

Rear tyres have small cuts in tread

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 137,970 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2021 137,808 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rears at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Steering rack arm ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 127,844 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2020 127,844 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 115,169 miles

rear of front to rear brake pipes corroding

rear tyre treads wearing low

Pass 7 Jun 2018 100,619 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2018 100,606 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 88,640 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rears at rear flexi's (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Jun 2017 88,555 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rears at rear flexi's (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 74,642 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rears at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower (2.4.G.1)

Fail 18 Jun 2016 74,642 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rears at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 64,978 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 54,159 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

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

Fail 5 Jun 2014 54,026 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 41,881 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 38,703 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 35,313 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 31,493 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 24,664 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)

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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AO06 HYX is a 2006 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 AO06 HYX, 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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AO06 HYX is a 2006 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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