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M118 KDW

1995 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1331cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

143,703 mi
Last recorded143,703 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2024
Typical for 1995 Toyota Corolla90,086 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM118 KDW
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,331cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2024 143,703 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight seepage outer boots (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald shoulder, short deep cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened allsuspension components and mounting areas surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2024 143,629 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front some grease weepage both

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald shoulder, short deep cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened allsuspension components and mounting areas surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

brake pedal close to floor

Pass 6 Oct 2023 140,850 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 140,824 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 136,857 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cracking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside one mount damaged

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping small end (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 132,875 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 132,769 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour lensesmashed showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 128,190 miles

Front Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 112,727 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective slight damage to glass not affect beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 88,042 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 84,593 miles

slight leak from power steering

Pass 4 Apr 2016 82,003 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 78,130 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 78,130 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 75,036 miles

slight corrosion to both outer sills

Pass 5 Apr 2013 72,331 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 70,195 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 68,011 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 65,000 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 62,349 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 58,911 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2007 55,286 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 51,789 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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M118 KDW is a 1995 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,331cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1995 Toyota Corolla models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 90,086 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 M118 KDW, 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 31 years old, this Toyota Corolla is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M118 KDW is a 1995 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 14 January 1995.

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