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SA03 PVY

2003 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,733 mi
Last recorded116,733 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA03 PVY
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2016 116,733 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

brake pipes greased not allowing full inspection of corrosion

Fail 20 Dec 2016 116,732 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

brake pipes greased not allowing full inspection of corrosion

Pass 21 Dec 2015 109,030 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 100,128 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 100,127 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 94,289 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 94,288 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 83,155 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2012 83,151 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Dec 2011 74,523 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2011 74,159 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 672,034 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 67,202 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 60,121 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2009 60,119 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 54,329 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 44,943 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 38,908 miles

engine oil level low

nearside front brakes binding slightly

uneven tyre wear at both front tyres

Fail 22 Mar 2007 38,908 miles

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

engine oil level low

nearside front brakes binding slightly

uneven tyre wear at both front tyres

Pass 24 Mar 2006 30,231 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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SA03 PVY is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2003 Toyota Corolla models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 69,689 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 SA03 PVY, 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 23 years old, this Toyota Corolla is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SA03 PVY is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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