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AO51 ZPB

2001 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

84,051 mi
Last recorded84,051 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota Corolla67,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 ZPB
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 84,051 miles

Front Service brake grabbing slightly both sides front seem to be grabbing on free spin test (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner / outer center treads cracking 175-65-14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner / outer center treads cracking 175-65-14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower lower wish bone ball joint starting to crack and perish no play

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner / outer center treads cracking 175-65-14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner / outer center treads cracking 175-65-14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2025 84,051 miles

Front Service brake grabbing slightly both sides front seem to be grabbing on free spin test (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner / outer center treads cracking 175-65-14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner / outer center treads cracking 175-65-14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower lower wish bone ball joint starting to crack and perish no play

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner / outer center treads cracking 175-65-14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner / outer center treads cracking 175-65-14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 83,370 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 82,125 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 81,447 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 80,736 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 80,736 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 80,618 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 79,074 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 79,074 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2018 77,634 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 785,743 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 785,743 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2016 73,624 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 19 May 2015 71,306 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 68,730 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 66,440 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 64,866 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 63,431 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 63,431 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 61,707 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 61,707 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 60,527 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 60,527 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 58,681 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 56,201 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 50,103 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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AO51 ZPB is a 2001 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 2001 Toyota Corolla models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 67,978 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 AO51 ZPB, 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 25 years old, this Toyota Corolla is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO51 ZPB registered?

AO51 ZPB is a 2001 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is AO51 ZPB safe to buy?

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