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CK53 LKM

2003 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

24,408 mi
Last recorded24,408 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 LKM
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 24,408 miles

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

brake fluid discoloured

Pass 2 Oct 2024 18,387 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 18,324 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 17,976 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 17,550 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 16,940 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 16,281 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 15,154 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 15,154 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 13,736 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 12,840 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 12,283 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 11,711 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 11,711 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 11,178 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 10,093 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 9,441 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 8,529 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 7,523 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 6,246 miles

both frt tyres worn on outeredges, n/s frt tyre sidewall damage

Pass 5 Oct 2007 5,007 miles

cut in n/s frt tyre sidewall

Pass 4 Oct 2006 3,749 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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CK53 LKM is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 CK53 LKM, 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 CK53 LKM registered?

CK53 LKM is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 11 October 2003.

Is CK53 LKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for CK53 LKM shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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