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K455 KWU

1997 Toyota Corolla

White Petrol 1457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

54,426 mi
Last recorded54,426 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2007
Typical for 1997 Toyota Corolla84,137 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK455 KWU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,457cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2007 54,426 miles

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 22 Aug 2007 54,426 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2006 44,184 miles

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 30 Jun 2006 44,184 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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K455 KWU is a 1997 Toyota Corolla in White with a 1,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Corolla models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 84,137 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 K455 KWU, 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 29 years old, this Toyota Corolla is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K455 KWU registered?

K455 KWU is a 1997 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 27 October 1997.

Is K455 KWU safe to buy?

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