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BT56 GVJ

2007 Toyota Corolla

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,359 mi
Last recorded131,359 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 2007 Toyota Corolla78,234 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 GVJ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 131,359 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 117,840 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 117,801 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 18 May 2017 102,607 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 84,232 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 68,741 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 9 Apr 2014 61,264 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 51,565 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2013 51,565 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 39,641 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 26 Apr 2011 27,874 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 27,874 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 21,650 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 21,648 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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BT56 GVJ is a 2007 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BT56 GVJ, 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 BT56 GVJ registered?

BT56 GVJ is a 2007 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 6 January 2007.

Is BT56 GVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT56 GVJ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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