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AV56 KSU

2006 Toyota Corolla

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

173,572 mi
Last recorded173,572 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Toyota Corolla69,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 KSU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 173,572 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2024 169,461 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 163,996 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 160,456 miles

heat shield loose

Pass 12 Oct 2021 158,005 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced several spots and items are corroded on vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

fuel tank heat shield is insecure needs to be secured

Fail 11 Oct 2021 158,004 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced several spots and items are corroded on vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

fuel tank heat shield is insecure needs to be secured

Fail 20 Sep 2021 157,952 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced several spots and items are corroded on vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

brake pedal is spongey

fuel tank heat shield is insecure and needs to be secured

Pass 19 Sep 2020 149,285 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 149,259 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 142,253 miles

Parking brake has little reserve travel

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

Fail 17 Sep 2019 142,251 miles

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

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

Parking brake has little reserve travel

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 130,326 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

OSR brake binding slightly

Parking and service brake performance only just met it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Fail 12 Sep 2018 130,326 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

OSR brake binding slightly

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

Parking and service brake performance only just met it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 19 Sep 2017 120,977 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 120,977 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 110,613 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 98,159 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 83,083 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 64,847 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 64,847 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 54,028 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 48,331 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 38,404 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 28,880 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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AV56 KSU is a 2006 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 AV56 KSU, 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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AV56 KSU is a 2006 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 22 September 2006.

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