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EF51 PVD

2001 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

116,576 mi
Last recorded116,576 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Toyota Corolla67,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF51 PVD
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Jan 2018 116,576 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle nearside low effort (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 15 Feb 2017 112,372 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

alternator belt tensioner pulley badly worn.

both front tyres worn on outer edges, suggesting a tracking issue?

Pass 22 Feb 2016 109,158 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre close to wear bars

Pass 21 Feb 2015 106,333 miles

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

o/s/r tyre cracking on sidewalls but not showing cords

Fail 10 Feb 2015 106,225 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

o/s/r tyre cracking on sidewalls but not showing cords

Pass 5 Feb 2014 102,705 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 97,774 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Sep 2012 97,774 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 88,542 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 79,562 miles

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

front brake pads look low

Fail 27 Feb 2010 79,562 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake pads look low

Fail 27 Feb 2009 64,692 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 64,692 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 52,530 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 45,195 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 45,195 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 38,042 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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EF51 PVD is a 2001 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 EF51 PVD, 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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EF51 PVD is a 2001 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 22 December 2001.

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