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DY51 ABK

2001 Toyota Corolla

Green Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

126,268 mi
Last recorded126,268 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Toyota Corolla67,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY51 ABK
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 126,268 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 123,198 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 120,477 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 117,983 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 117,457 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 117,209 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 113,923 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play knuckle joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 110,454 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 105,978 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 102,972 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 99,247 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 95,848 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 95,848 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 91,158 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 81,262 miles

All Tyres are Perished

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside 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 Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 19 Jul 2011 81,262 miles

All Tyres are Perished

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 71,453 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 58,039 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 58,039 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 47,401 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 39,606 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 39,606 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 33,126 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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DY51 ABK is a 2001 Toyota Corolla in Green with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 DY51 ABK, 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 DY51 ABK registered?

DY51 ABK is a 2001 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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