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CA03 BVK

2003 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

34,035 mi
Last recorded34,035 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 BVK
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 34,035 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 33,662 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front brake dust shied corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2023 33,276 miles

All 4 disc surface rusty

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

Offside Front brake dust shield corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2022 33,081 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

brake discs rusty front rear

front brake back plates rusty

under side of vehicle rusty

Pass 19 Aug 2021 32,942 miles

all discs surfaces are rusty

Pass 15 Sep 2020 32,901 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lose of correct beam pattern (4.1.4 (b))

under side of all vehicle suspension rusty

Pass 7 May 2019 32,378 miles

Nearside Front brake binding

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under side of vehicle rusty

Fail 7 May 2019 32,378 miles

Nearside Front brake binding

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

under side of vehicle rusty

Pass 11 May 2018 31,683 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake binding

Pass 18 May 2017 30,864 miles

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

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

n/ s front brake slight binding

Pass 16 May 2016 29,777 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2015 29,143 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 28,167 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 27,144 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2012 25,172 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 23,233 miles

battery loose

Pass 11 May 2010 21,615 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front and rear no plates slightly damaged

Pass 6 May 2009 18,911 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 16,392 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2007 13,837 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 10,866 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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CA03 BVK is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 2003 Toyota Corolla models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 69,689 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 CA03 BVK, 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 23 years old, this Toyota Corolla is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CA03 BVK registered?

CA03 BVK is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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