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AX03 KVC

2003 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

103,523 mi
Last recorded103,523 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 KVC
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2023 103,523 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light crack (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

undersurface undersealed

Fail 24 Jun 2023 103,523 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light crack (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

undersurface undersealed

Pass 7 Feb 2022 93,642 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

nsf shocker guard worn

underbody and components undersealed

Pass 13 Jan 2021 83,265 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

lower outer sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2020 80,416 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 18 Jan 2020 80,416 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2019 76,541 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2019 76,541 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Dec 2017 73,260 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 69,797 miles

offside rear 1/4 panel dented

offside rear light cracked on corner

Fail 26 Oct 2016 69,797 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits lambda 1.092 (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear 1/4 panel dented

offside rear light cracked on corner

Pass 23 Oct 2015 67,100 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 61,010 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all coil springs corroded

exhaust system corroded

front registration plate slighly damaged

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

rear registration plate starting to delaminate

wipers smeary

Fail 20 Oct 2014 60,995 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all coil springs corroded

exhaust system corroded

front registration plate slighly damaged

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

rear registration plate starting to delaminate

wipers smeary

Pass 23 Oct 2013 58,053 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 54,895 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 41,722 miles

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

Oil leak

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

nsf tyre edges/treads cracking

osf tyre outer edge cracking

petrol tank seam corroded

rear disks slightly worn

rear tyres edges treads cracking

Pass 26 Oct 2010 33,867 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 33,867 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 26,605 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 20,565 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 18,368 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 16,111 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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AX03 KVC is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2003 Toyota Corolla models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 69,689 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 AX03 KVC, 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 23 years old, this Toyota Corolla is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AX03 KVC is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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