MOT Status
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125,222 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill both side (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill both side (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Damaged but not likely to cause injury
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Damaged but not likely to cause injury
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
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)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
damage to o/s/f bumper
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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DA53 KCY is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 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 DA53 KCY, 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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DA53 KCY is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 10 December 2003.
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