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RY55 KGJ

2006 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

122,605 mi
Last recorded122,605 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Toyota Corolla69,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY55 KGJ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 122,605 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively AT SMALL END CLIP (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2025 122,584 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively AT SMALL END CLIP (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 122,376 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated SPLIT AT SMALL END CLIP (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity LAMP UNIT CRACKED AND HALF FULL OF WATER (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILLS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 122,095 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front FOGS REFLECTORS TARNISHED BOTH TOO OLD TO TEST

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

Power steering close to minimum mark STEERING NOISEY (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 122,095 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front FOGS REFLECTORS TARNISHED BOTH TOO OLD TO TEST

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

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

Power steering close to minimum mark STEERING NOISEY (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 119,722 miles

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

Nearside Front WASHER WEAK

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILLS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Oct 2022 119,722 miles

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

Nearside Front WASHER WEAK

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILLS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 113,392 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Both side (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 113,392 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 107,802 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 107,774 miles

Central Emissions not tested BOX BLOW (8.2.1.2 (d))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BOX IN 2 PLACES (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 103,442 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 103,442 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 97,632 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 97,632 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 91,436 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 85,739 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 83,109 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 83,109 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 77,439 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 70,001 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2014 70,001 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 62,688 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 62,688 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

O/S/F wiper blade torn.

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 54,729 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 54,729 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 46,104 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 38,520 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 30,780 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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RY55 KGJ is a 2006 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

Across all 2006 Toyota Corolla models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 69,114 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 RY55 KGJ, 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 20 years old, this Toyota Corolla is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RY55 KGJ registered?

RY55 KGJ is a 2006 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 16 January 2006.

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