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AU54 SVE

2004 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,792 mi
Last recorded81,792 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Toyota Corolla70,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU54 SVE
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2017 81,792 miles

exhaust corroded

nearside front bumper damaged

offside rear tyre badly cracking and perishing

offside rear tyre starting to wear low

Fail 21 Jan 2017 81,775 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust corroded

nearside front wheel arch not secured properly (not fouling when front wheels turned lock too lock)

offside rear tyre badly cracking and perishing

offside rear tyre starting to wear low

Pass 29 Jan 2016 73,047 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (2.4.G.1)

front tyres worn on edges,low on tread

handbrake travel excessive - very close to having no reserve travel

nearside rear parking brake efficiency low

offside rear tyre has object in inner edge(screw)

temporary fuel cap fitted

various damage around vehicle

Pass 3 Jan 2015 63,722 miles

engine noisy

front brake discs worn and lipped

Pass 5 Jan 2014 53,612 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front wipedr blades worn and split

engine noisy

Fail 5 Jan 2014 53,612 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front wipedr blades worn and split

engine noisy

Pass 12 Jul 2012 40,191 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2012 40,191 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 36,082 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 24,398 miles

small stone chip on windscreen.

Pass 23 Jun 2009 21,105 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 21,071 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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AU54 SVE is a 2004 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 AU54 SVE, 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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AU54 SVE is a 2004 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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