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RY55 WMU

2006 Toyota Corolla

Black Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

84,340 mi
Last recorded84,340 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Toyota Corolla69,114 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY55 WMU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 84,340 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 72,378 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2025 72,378 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 67,831 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 62,906 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

general corrosion under body

Pass 22 Mar 2022 58,684 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

general corrosion under body

Pass 23 Mar 2021 56,303 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear underbody corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2020 54,875 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Mar 2019 51,308 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Mar 2018 46,981 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 43,135 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 40,128 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 37,075 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 33,848 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 31,364 miles

Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 29,078 miles

Long parking brake travel, requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 11 Dec 2010 25,748 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2010 25,748 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 15,749 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 6,597 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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RY55 WMU is a 2006 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 RY55 WMU, 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 WMU registered?

RY55 WMU is a 2006 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 26 January 2006.

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