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AP56 EBG

2006 Toyota Corolla

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

124,115 mi
Last recorded124,115 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Toyota Corolla69,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP56 EBG
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 May 2026 124,115 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N.S. & O.S. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2025 120,659 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sidea (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 May 2025 120,654 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sidea (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2024 119,676 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Dec 2023 117,028 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 112,611 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2022 112,611 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Aug 2022 112,596 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt installation load spreading washer(s) missing from anchorage centre seat row (10.1 (n))

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

Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front &rear suspension mechanical component slightly corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2021 108,301 miles

Suspension components corroding

Pass 26 Aug 2020 100,306 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Sep 2019 96,289 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Sep 2018 91,793 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

slight travel on handbrake lever

Pass 18 Sep 2017 85,911 miles

slight travel on handbrake lever

Pass 19 Sep 2016 78,375 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 76,923 miles

Both Rear tyres, have cracking inbetween tread blocks, advise checks and or replacements

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and offside rear (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Undersill corrosion adjacent to rear axle mount brackets

Pass 24 Feb 2015 73,949 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 73,928 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 70,637 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Feb 2013 66,888 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 62,282 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 57,297 miles

All brake discs slightly worn.

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

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

Would advise very early inspection of front brake pads

Pass 21 Jan 2010 63,647 miles

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

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

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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AP56 EBG is a 2006 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AP56 EBG, 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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AP56 EBG is a 2006 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 23 December 2006.

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