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CY56 EPL

2007 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

76,241 mi
Last recorded76,241 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Toyota Corolla78,234 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY56 EPL
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 76,241 miles

Heavy corrosion to underneath and suspension components.

o/s/r sill damaged at rear.

Fail 15 Sep 2025 76,231 miles

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

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

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

Heavy corrosion to underneath and suspension components.

o/s/r sill damaged at rear.

Pass 11 Sep 2024 69,687 miles

Corrosion to underneath and suspension components.

Pass 11 Sep 2023 65,174 miles

Corrosion to underneath and suspension components.

Pass 12 Sep 2022 59,275 miles

Corrosion to underneath and suspension components.

Front tyres slightly perished.

Pass 7 Sep 2021 55,307 miles

Corrosion to underneath and suspension components.

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 52,895 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 52,895 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 52,730 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Dec 2019 52,730 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged Perished around base (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged Perished around base (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 51,852 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 49,548 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Washer jet weak

Fail 15 Dec 2017 49,548 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Washer jet weak

Pass 16 Dec 2016 47,399 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 47,399 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Washer jet weak

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

Rear Wiper split

Pass 16 Dec 2015 44,745 miles

Front and rear brake discs worn lipped

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

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

Tested in wet conditions

Fail 15 Dec 2015 44,745 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Front and rear brake discs worn lipped

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

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

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

Tested in wet conditions

Pass 11 Dec 2014 41,623 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2014 41,623 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 37,655 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 33,538 miles

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

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

tested in wet conditions

Pass 9 Dec 2011 28,494 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 23,485 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 18,832 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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CY56 EPL is a 2007 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 CY56 EPL, 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 CY56 EPL registered?

CY56 EPL is a 2007 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 4 January 2007.

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