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EA51 TUV

2001 Toyota Corolla

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

80,690 mi
Last recorded80,690 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota Corolla67,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA51 TUV
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 80,690 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Jul 2025 80,690 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both Sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2024 78,911 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 75,321 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 69,918 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 63,406 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 58,192 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 52,777 miles

middle exhaust slightly leaking

Pass 15 Mar 2018 49,646 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2017 49,326 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside mirror glass taped on

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 16 Mar 2017 49,326 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside mirror glass taped on

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 48,597 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake pads getting low

nearside mirror glass taped on

slight damage to offside front tyre sidewall

Fail 12 Mar 2015 47,667 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

slight blow from front exhaust

Pass 12 Mar 2015 47,667 miles

slight blow from front exhaust

Pass 6 Mar 2014 46,425 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres badly cracking around edge of tread

front brake pads aprox 85% worn

Pass 4 Mar 2013 45,319 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking on sidewalls

Pass 14 Mar 2012 44,011 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 42,529 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 40,107 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 36,982 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 31,814 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 26,732 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 22,484 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2005 18,537 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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EA51 TUV is a 2001 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EA51 TUV, 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 EA51 TUV registered?

EA51 TUV is a 2001 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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