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SA03 RVL

2003 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

112,258 mi
Last recorded112,258 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA03 RVL
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2016 112,258 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 6 Jul 2016 112,258 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 103,062 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

EML illuminated

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 92,511 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear tyre has a cut on tread but not in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords

offside rear tyre has a cut on tread but not in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Pass 17 Jun 2013 81,335 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 73,503 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 66,893 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 58,971 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 52,524 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 49,373 miles

Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 44,812 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 34,981 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 25,718 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 RVL is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 SA03 RVL, 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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What year was SA03 RVL registered?

SA03 RVL is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is SA03 RVL safe to buy?

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