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CA04 VKN

2004 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

115,870 mi
Last recorded115,870 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota Corolla70,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA04 VKN
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2025 115,870 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension locking device missing ball joint castle nut (5.3.6 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front unable to check wheel bearing

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear park brake reading a little low for a car of this tyre

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside headlamp flickering slightly

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 114,218 miles

Nearside Front Lower ball joint has a capsulated nut fitted, no split pin seen. However, possible lock tight used when fitted.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s + o/s in tread groves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

some wetness of oil @ back of engine to the o/s

Fail 9 Sep 2024 114,218 miles

Nearside Front Lower ball joint has a capsulated nut fitted, no split pin seen. However, possible lock tight used when fitted.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s + o/s in tread groves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

some wetness of oil @ back of engine to the o/s

Pass 20 Sep 2023 111,956 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 108,738 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

slight engine oil leak

Fail 9 Sep 2022 108,726 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side little to no effort (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Inner washer jet blocked

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

slight engine oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2021 105,187 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2021 105,128 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 101,191 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake efficiency only just met requirements

Slight corrosion to both rear brake pipes

Fail 7 Sep 2020 101,180 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 43% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met requirements

Slight bind to both rear wheels

Slight corrosion to both rear brake pipes

Pass 23 May 2019 95,851 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive coming from top end (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight brake bind at o/s/r

Pass 6 Apr 2018 90,976 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside little low (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 85,913 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 85,913 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 81,127 miles

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

Offside Front vvti oil leak

Offside Front wiper blade insecure

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

some drag front brakes

Pass 29 Apr 2015 78,604 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 75,999 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 68,741 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 68,738 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 62,600 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 62,567 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 58,685 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 May 2009 52,915 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 47,355 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on the outer edges (suspect underinflation) and are only just acceptable.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front pads are low & discs look quite worn.

Fail 21 May 2008 47,355 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on the outer edges (suspect underinflation) and are only just acceptable.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front pads are low & discs look quite worn.

Pass 25 May 2007 35,406 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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CA04 VKN is a 2004 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2004 Toyota Corolla models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 70,639 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 CA04 VKN, 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 22 years old, this Toyota Corolla is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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CA04 VKN is a 2004 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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