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BT56 GVL

2007 Toyota Corolla

Black Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,741 mi
Last recorded79,741 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Toyota Corolla78,234 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 GVL
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 79,741 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 78,291 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread And front (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 77,004 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 76,008 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 75,123 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 73,950 miles

Offside Rear Lamp cluster damaged

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Feb 2020 73,950 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lamp cluster damaged

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 69,821 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Feb 2019 69,821 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 64,377 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2018 64,377 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 56,491 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play slight noise (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear cracking

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Feb 2017 56,491 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracked deep (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play slight noise (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear cracking

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 48,662 miles

Front rack end

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 41,766 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 34,852 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear tyres cracking.

slight play in steering mounting,

Pass 15 Feb 2013 30,227 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 13 Feb 2012 25,985 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 21,668 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 15,914 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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BT56 GVL is a 2007 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GVL, 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 GVL registered?

BT56 GVL is a 2007 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 14 February 2007.

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