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K133 PCV

1993 Toyota Corolla

Blue Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

132,695 mi
Last recorded132,695 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2014
Typical for 1993 Toyota Corolla101,932 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK133 PCV
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2014 132,695 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 132,688 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 122,010 miles

! x rear exhaust mount broken- system still adequately supported at time of test.

Both front brake discs worn slightly

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 3 Jan 2013 122,010 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

! x rear exhaust mount broken- system still adequately supported at time of test.

Both front brake discs worn slightly

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 119,359 miles

Both front brake discs worn slightly.

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

Rear fuel pipes corroded- not leaking at time of test.

Fail 22 Dec 2011 119,180 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Both front brake discs worn slightly.

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear fuel pipes corroded- not leaking at time of test.

Pass 4 Jan 2011 115,066 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2010 115,065 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 110,657 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 30 Nov 2009 110,675 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 106,625 miles

Bottom hose joint to radiator starting to leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 17 Dec 2008 106,625 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Bottom hose joint to radiator starting to leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 101,663 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 101,629 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2006 96,624 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2005 87,842 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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K133 PCV is a 1993 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1993 Toyota Corolla models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 101,932 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 K133 PCV, 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 33 years old, this Toyota Corolla is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K133 PCV is a 1993 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 26 March 1993.

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