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AO53 KZL

2003 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,401 mi
Last recorded123,401 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 KZL
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2021 123,401 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 123,401 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Fail 27 May 2021 123,393 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 106,744 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 86,644 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 66,046 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 66,046 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 38,689 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 38,689 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 20,525 miles

both rear tyres begining to perish

Pass 1 Dec 2014 19,327 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 18,310 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 18,310 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 16,084 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 15,671 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 12,273 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 9,844 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 8,640 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 6,451 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 5,598 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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AO53 KZL is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Toyota Corolla models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 69,689 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 AO53 KZL, 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 23 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 AO53 KZL registered?

AO53 KZL is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is AO53 KZL safe to buy?

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