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AX61 TZE

2012 Toyota Corolla

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

147,320 mi
Last recorded147,320 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Corolla87,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX61 TZE
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 147,320 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 143,002 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2024 143,002 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 135,309 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2023 135,309 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 129,374 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2022 129,239 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 119,646 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 110,079 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 97,965 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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AX61 TZE is a 2012 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2012 Toyota Corolla models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 87,610 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 AX61 TZE, 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 14 years old, this Toyota Corolla is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AX61 TZE registered?

AX61 TZE is a 2012 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 December 2012.

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