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AP04 KUG

2004 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

125,498 mi
Last recorded125,498 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota Corolla70,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 KUG
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 125,498 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Test carried out in wet weather conditions.

Pass 22 Jan 2025 108,165 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside front fog light damaged

Rear axle beam corroded

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

Fail 22 Jan 2025 108,165 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both rear inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside front fog light damaged

Rear axle beam corroded

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 87,886 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 65,713 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2022 65,703 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 60,860 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 54,988 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 50,699 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 49,695 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 48,322 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 46,408 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 43,879 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 43,879 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 41,145 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 38,183 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 35,387 miles

front brake pads worn very low

Pass 15 Aug 2011 31,840 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 28,218 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 24,603 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 20,110 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 15,914 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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AP04 KUG is a 2004 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2004 Toyota Corolla models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 70,639 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AP04 KUG, 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 22 years old, this Toyota Corolla is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AP04 KUG is a 2004 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 18 August 2004.

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