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BN57 SMO

2007 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

172,243 mi
Last recorded172,243 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2023
Typical for 2007 Toyota Corolla78,234 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN57 SMO
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2023 172,243 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread de laminated & cracking (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Aug 2023 172,242 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth (205.55.16 v) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth (205.55.16 v) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread de laminated & cracking (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 162,743 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 156,594 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2021 156,594 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 148,835 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

offside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 17 Aug 2020 148,835 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (1.1.10 (e))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 25 Feb 2019 143,212 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 139,009 miles

slight bind from o/s/r brake

Pass 21 Feb 2017 134,735 miles

Nearside Rear tyre on 3mm

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

Rear exhaust hanger broken off

Pass 27 Feb 2016 122,440 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 122,440 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 111,578 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 111,578 miles

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)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 100,261 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 90,416 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 77,956 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 58,608 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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BN57 SMO is a 2007 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BN57 SMO, 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 BN57 SMO registered?

BN57 SMO is a 2007 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 September 2007.

Is BN57 SMO safe to buy?

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