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K492 BWL

2005 Toyota Carina E

Beige Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2022
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

243,988 mi
Last recorded243,988 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2021
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK492 BWL
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2021 243,988 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

corrosion all over rear axle

Pass 23 Jun 2020 242,974 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 241,793 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 241,781 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened marked yellow (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength door shut/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2018 238,316 miles

Slight corrosion front to rear brake pipes

Pass 31 Jan 2017 235,076 miles

both rear brake pipes corroded

front brakes slight fluctuation

rear boot floor corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2016 231,118 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear light unit cracked

coil spring corroded Both front (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 224,505 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 220,978 miles

slight play rear rollbar links

Pass 29 Jan 2013 214,977 miles

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

rear tyres wearing edges

slight corrossion n/s/r sill

Pass 25 Jan 2012 210,176 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 208,563 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 204,815 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 197,249 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 191,116 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 18,005 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 16,994 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Carina E?

Based on 238,945 MOT tests across 35,953 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
5,669
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
35,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 22,455
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,582
position lamp(s) not working 10,373
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9,043
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 8,776
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K492 BWL is a 2005 Toyota Carina E in Beige with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

The most common reason a Toyota Carina E fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 22,455 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K492 BWL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Carina E typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 21 years old, this Toyota Carina E is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K492 BWL registered?

K492 BWL is a 2005 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 February 2005.

Is K492 BWL safe to buy?

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