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DE51 MUV

2001 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,849 mi
Last recorded88,849 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota Corolla67,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE51 MUV
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 88,849 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 87,480 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 85,897 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 84,240 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 84,240 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2021 82,512 miles

Due to the underseal all under the vehicle it makes it very difficult to examine all the components for mot test

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 80,648 miles

Component under the vehicle staring to corrode

Fail 9 Sep 2020 80,648 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Component under the vehicle staring to corrode

Pass 12 Sep 2019 78,727 miles

Component under the vehicle staring to corrode

Fail 12 Sep 2019 78,727 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Component under the vehicle staring to corrode

Pass 12 Sep 2018 76,704 miles

Component under vehicle starting to corrode

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 74,667 miles

Component under vehicle starting to corrode

Pass 6 Sep 2016 72,629 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2016 72,626 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 70,617 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 68,512 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 66,288 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 63,541 miles

nearside front tyre nearing wear limits.

Pass 19 Sep 2011 60,159 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 54,364 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 54,363 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 47,330 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2008 41,271 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 41,271 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 36,979 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2007 36,979 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2006 32,299 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front o/s bumper scratched

Pass 2 Oct 2006 32,299 miles

front o/s bumper scratched

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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DE51 MUV is a 2001 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2001 Toyota Corolla models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 67,978 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 DE51 MUV, 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 25 years old, this Toyota Corolla is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DE51 MUV registered?

DE51 MUV is a 2001 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is DE51 MUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE51 MUV shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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