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K23 BBA

1993 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

90,785 mi
Last recorded90,785 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 1993 Toyota Carina116,641 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK23 BBA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 90,785 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s/f o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded n/s/f o/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

all 4 shock absorbers dust covers worn

Fail 21 Nov 2024 90,771 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure bracket corroded off (1.1.15 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear back of wheel arch rotten

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective blade not loose (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 86,640 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on the outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (cracking) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Nov 2023 86,639 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on the outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (cracking) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 86,007 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 85,508 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 85,508 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 84,782 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 83,620 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 82,222 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 80,383 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 78,322 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 74,805 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 71,501 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 68,289 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 65,411 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 63,225 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 60,703 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 58,419 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 55,822 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2007 55,822 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 52,843 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 50,891 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Carina?

Based on 357,148 MOT tests across 60,472 vehicles.

67.9%
Pass Rate
4,852
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
60,472
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 30,262
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,858
position lamp(s) not working 14,340
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 12,242
Stop lamp not working 11,154
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K23 BBA is a 1993 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1993 Toyota Carina models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 116,641 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Carina fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 30,262 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K23 BBA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Carina typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 33 years old, this Toyota Carina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K23 BBA is a 1993 Toyota Carina, first registered on 28 May 1993.

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