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CV57 VRM

2007 Toyota Corolla

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

119,050 mi
Last recorded119,050 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Toyota Corolla78,234 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV57 VRM
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 119,050 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2025 119,039 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 113,545 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 108,290 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 108,285 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 101,748 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 96,588 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 96,585 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2020 91,036 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 84,567 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2019 84,567 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 75,180 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 75,180 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 63,219 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 55,257 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 45,987 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 45,987 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 34,424 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 25,420 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 17,229 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 15,271 miles

N/S Rear tyre has a cut in the side wall, not deep enough to reach ply or cords.

Pass 13 Sep 2010 11,646 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 11,646 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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CV57 VRM is a 2007 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 CV57 VRM, 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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What year was CV57 VRM registered?

CV57 VRM is a 2007 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 20 September 2007.

Is CV57 VRM safe to buy?

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