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AY56 JWG

2007 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

188,736 mi
Last recorded188,736 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Toyota Corolla78,234 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY56 JWG
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 188,736 miles

both rear coil springs becoming corroded

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

rear brake pads becoming worn

slight oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2024 181,904 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 175,116 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 167,452 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 157,321 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 149,263 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2020 149,263 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2019 136,431 miles

Exhaust system corroded

N/s headlamp top mount broken but still secure

N/s/f brake hose rubbing on droplink

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Fail 10 May 2019 136,431 miles

Exhaust system corroded

N/s headlamp top mount broken but still secure

N/s/f brake hose rubbing on droplink

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 126,473 miles

Front Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 May 2017 118,311 miles

N/s headlamp lens in poor condition

N/s headlamp top mount broken but not insecure

Surface cut n/s/f tyrewall

Unable to check rearmost seats

Pass 16 May 2016 109,932 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 109,932 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2015 101,571 miles

two rear seatbelts not checked

Fail 8 May 2014 90,719 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Pass 8 May 2014 90,719 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2013 74,403 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2012 62,096 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 May 2011 51,382 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

pinhole in centre exhaust silencer

Pass 26 May 2011 51,382 miles

pinhole in centre exhaust silencer

Pass 14 Apr 2010 47,492 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 47,492 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres low on tread in places

handbrake performance slightly low on os

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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AY56 JWG is a 2007 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2007 Toyota Corolla models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 78,234 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 AY56 JWG, 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 19 years old, this Toyota Corolla is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AY56 JWG registered?

AY56 JWG is a 2007 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 8 January 2007.

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