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BK07 DBU

2007 Toyota Corolla

Black Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

16,378 mi
Last recorded16,378 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Toyota Corolla78,234 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK07 DBU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 16,378 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2024 14,415 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 13,669 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 13,463 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2022 13,463 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 13,268 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2021 13,268 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 13,032 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 13,032 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 12,853 miles

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

Nearside Wiper blade slightly smearing

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 12,662 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2018 12,662 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 12,215 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front wipers smearing

nearside front tyre perished

offside front tyre perished

Fail 13 Jun 2017 12,215 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall, perished (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front wipers smearing

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 8 Jun 2016 11,498 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

nearside front and offside front tyres cracked/perished outer sidewall

Fail 8 Jun 2016 11,498 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

nearside front and offside front tyres cracked/perished outer sidewall

Pass 24 Mar 2015 11,157 miles

n/s/r, o/s/f, n/s/f tyres cracked perished

Fail 18 Mar 2015 11,145 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/r, o/s/f, n/s/f tyres cracked perished

Pass 26 Mar 2014 10,278 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 9,090 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 7,805 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 6,900 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 5,341 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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BK07 DBU is a 2007 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BK07 DBU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK07 DBU registered?

BK07 DBU is a 2007 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 23 March 2007.

Is BK07 DBU safe to buy?

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