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AP06 SWU

2006 Toyota Corolla

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

197,017 mi
Last recorded197,017 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Toyota Corolla69,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP06 SWU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 197,017 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2026 197,017 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 187,367 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jul 2025 187,367 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak middle by clamp (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 178,170 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 164,206 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2023 164,202 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 145,060 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Jul 2022 145,056 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 128,096 miles

ALL Suspension coil springs showing corrosion, beneath blistered protective paint coatings.

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH sides misting grease out. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Beneath blistered protective paint coatings exposed steel surfaces. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Wheel arch lining loose/insecure.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Beneath blistered protective paint coatings exposed steel surfaces (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 118,894 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 118,891 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 108,305 miles

ALL Brake hoses showing age related deterioration to them

ALL Brake pipes showing age related corrosion, but passed brake test, without bursting

BOTH Number plates deteriorated/delaminated

Front Suspension/steering component balljoint gaiters sweating grease slightly

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear BOTH Tyres wearing unevenly on outer edges

Pass 27 Jul 2018 97,317 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 86,858 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside & nearside front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 75,092 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 68,205 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 60,911 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 54,538 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 48,218 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 42,994 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 35,806 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 27,664 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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AP06 SWU is a 2006 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 AP06 SWU, 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 AP06 SWU registered?

AP06 SWU is a 2006 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 29 July 2006.

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