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C15 ELE

2000 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,734 mi
Last recorded71,734 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Toyota Corolla71,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC15 ELE
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 71,734 miles

both front tyre's low on tread and heavy worn inner edges

o/s/r tyre's heavy sidewall's perished/ cracked

Fail 2 Jan 2026 71,734 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split, replaced 21 " bosch blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

both front tyre's low on tread and heavy worn inner edges

o/s/r tyre's heavy sidewall's perished/ cracked

Pass 27 Dec 2024 69,568 miles

heavy inner edge wear to o/s/f tyre

n/s/f tyre's inner edge slight wear

o/s/r tyre's perished/ cracking sidewalls

Pass 28 Dec 2023 66,985 miles

o/s/r tyre's quite heavy cracked/ perishing outer sidewall

Fail 28 Dec 2023 66,985 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively replaced 17" blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

o/s/r tyre's quite heavy cracked/ perishing outer sidewall

Pass 28 Dec 2022 63,982 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slow to react . poss slight sticky wheel cylinder (1.2.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to front springs

o/s/r tyre's perishing

Pass 30 Dec 2021 60,875 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2021 60,875 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively replaced 21" blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed nexen 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 55,361 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2019 53,861 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 49,086 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 49,084 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed goodyear 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm goodyear 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jan 2018 45,060 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 45,060 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 17" blade replaced (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21" blade replaced (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 41,984 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2016 37,424 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 36,745 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 36,745 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)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 36,453 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Nov 2013 36,453 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2012 35,284 miles

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

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

both headlamps have protectors on reducing beam pattern, ok at presant

both n/s tyres kerbed

Pass 4 Nov 2011 33,813 miles

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

small cracks to front number plate

Pass 8 Nov 2010 31,953 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front number plate cracked

rear number plate figures fading

Pass 25 Nov 2009 30,123 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 30,123 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 27,690 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 25,251 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 22,941 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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C15 ELE is a 2000 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2000 Toyota Corolla models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 71,946 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 C15 ELE, 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 26 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 C15 ELE registered?

C15 ELE is a 2000 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 6 December 2000.

Is C15 ELE safe to buy?

The MOT history for C15 ELE shows 28 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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