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AO56 CYU

2006 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

129,316 mi
Last recorded129,316 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2023
Typical for 2006 Toyota Corolla69,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 CYU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2023 129,316 miles

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

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Jun 2023 129,316 miles

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

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 112,014 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 108,075 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 107,570 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

various areas of corrosion on underside including suspension components.

Fail 12 Nov 2020 107,570 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both wiper blades becoming to smear (3.4 (b) (i))

various areas of corrosion on underside including suspension components.

Pass 11 Apr 2019 102,782 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective OSF & NSF headlamp lens. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front NSF tyre cracking and perishing.

Offside Front Front fog lamp lens smashed.

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Leaking from upper engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Rear wiper smearing.

Pass 5 Jul 2018 94,658 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 94,657 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 83,423 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished/cracking

Offside Front tyre perished/cracking

Fail 11 Jul 2017 83,423 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front tyre perished/cracking

Offside Front tyre perished/cracking

Pass 5 May 2016 71,927 miles

Front both ball joint covers leaking slightly

oil leak on engine

Pass 4 Jul 2015 63,226 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 54,153 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2014 54,153 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2013 47,031 miles

centre exhaust rattle near clamp

Fail 12 Jul 2013 47,029 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

centre exhaust rattle near clamp

rear brake discs been excessively hot & corroded

rear handbrake shoes noisy when wheel rotated

Pass 1 Jun 2012 42,601 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

nearside front fog lamp bulb adrift from lamp unit

nearside of front bumper insecure

offside front tyre on legal limit

Fail 1 Jun 2011 32,636 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f tyre on 2mm.

rear discs slightly corroded.

unable to see front or rear inner pads.

Pass 1 Jun 2011 32,636 miles

n/s/f tyre on 2mm.

rear discs slightly corroded.

unable to see front or rear inner pads.

Pass 10 Sep 2010 27,707 miles

Unable to test offside rear seat belt - child seat fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2009 20,999 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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AO56 CYU is a 2006 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AO56 CYU, 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 AO56 CYU registered?

AO56 CYU is a 2006 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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