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EK51 OPA

2001 Toyota Corolla

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

207,127 mi
Last recorded207,127 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Toyota Corolla67,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK51 OPA
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2017 207,127 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

Oil leak engine ()

engine management light illuminated

fuel tank straps corroded

general under body corrosion

suspension units corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2017 207,127 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

Oil leak engine ()

engine management light illuminated

fuel tank straps corroded

general under body corrosion

suspension units corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2016 202,763 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

coil spring corroded both fronts. (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 194,078 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 183,033 miles

rear axle end bushs are cracking

Fail 27 Aug 2014 183,033 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear axle end bushs are cracking

Pass 30 Jul 2013 170,121 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2013 170,121 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 149,030 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 130,915 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 119,795 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2009 119,795 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 105,141 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 105,141 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 81,659 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 58,717 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 46,681 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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EK51 OPA is a 2001 Toyota Corolla in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 EK51 OPA, 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 EK51 OPA registered?

EK51 OPA is a 2001 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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