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CE04 KAU

2004 Toyota Corolla

Grey Diesel 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,495 mi
Last recorded128,495 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Toyota Corolla70,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE04 KAU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2021 128,495 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock tower both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Most suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 7 Jul 2021 128,490 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock tower both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Most suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 2 Apr 2020 123,101 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2020 123,101 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 119,470 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 115,854 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 11 Apr 2018 115,854 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 111,167 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 107,162 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 107,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 102,368 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 94,673 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 86,613 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 79,157 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 70,409 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 58,712 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 46,525 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2009 46,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 34,591 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 23,936 miles

front brake pads low and both rear tyres close to limit

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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CE04 KAU is a 2004 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,364cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CE04 KAU, 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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CE04 KAU is a 2004 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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