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CK07 AEL

2007 Toyota Corolla

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

167,181 mi
Last recorded167,181 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2023
Typical for 2007 Toyota Corolla78,234 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK07 AEL
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2023 167,181 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 161,249 miles

engine/gearbox mountings deteriated - rear brake pads wearing low-both front tyres wearing low-

Pass 1 Nov 2021 158,548 miles

NS door mirror has a temp repair (not required)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 153,705 miles

Front Body component slightly loose UNDERTRAY (6.2.1 (a) (i))

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL

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

Fail 22 Oct 2020 153,705 miles

Front Body component slightly loose UNDERTRAY (6.2.1 (a) (i))

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 May 2019 142,176 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower under tray fitted/not allowing full inspection

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides/edges (5.2.3 (e))

Lower plastic sill covers fitted/not allowing full inspection

Nearside Front bumper edge loose

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides/edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear both sides/axle bushes perishing

handbrake travel long

Fail 1 May 2019 142,175 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended stuck in position (7.1.2 (c))

Front Lower Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view glass broken (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating both sides/discs (1.2.1 (e))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower under tray fitted/not allowing full inspection

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides/edges (5.2.3 (e))

Lower plastic sill covers fitted/not allowing full inspection

Nearside Front bumper edge loose

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides/edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear both sides/axle bushes perishing

handbrake travel long

Pass 3 Apr 2018 129,160 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Rear tyres slightly out of shape

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Mar 2018 129,155 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle bonnet (6.2.B.1c)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Rear tyres slightly out of shape

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 113,558 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 111,506 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 111,506 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate dim (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 101,144 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 86,822 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

nearside front tyre had to be inflated before Mot test could be carried out

significant wear to nearside front tyre on the outer edge,advise replacement

Fail 17 Jan 2013 78,863 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tow bar electrics will be checked on the next Mot test

Pass 17 Jan 2013 78,863 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tow bar electrics will be checked on the next Mot test

Pass 18 Jan 2012 71,723 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 71,723 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 47,626 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 41,142 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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CK07 AEL is a 2007 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 CK07 AEL, 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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CK07 AEL is a 2007 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 23 March 2007.

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