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RY55 XEG

2006 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,954 mi
Last recorded94,954 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Toyota Corolla69,114 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY55 XEG
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 94,954 miles

Central stop not working

Front brake discs lipped

Front no plate peeling

Pass 20 Jul 2024 88,788 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2024 88,788 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2023 85,011 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2023 85,011 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 82,218 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 79,566 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2021 79,566 miles

Offside Front Body component likely to become detached front bumper (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 79,309 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2021 79,309 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 71,795 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 68,074 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 63,947 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2017 61,075 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 57,719 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 53,068 miles

nearside spoiler wiper blade fitted upside down

Fail 24 Feb 2015 53,068 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside spoiler wiper blade fitted upside down

Pass 28 Feb 2014 51,376 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battery weak

Fail 22 Feb 2014 51,240 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battery weak

Pass 1 Mar 2013 46,120 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 41,810 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 37,680 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2010 33,749 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 28,887 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 XEG is a 2006 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XEG, 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 XEG registered?

RY55 XEG is a 2006 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 18 January 2006.

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