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SA03 VWT

2003 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

110,568 mi
Last recorded110,568 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2024 110,568 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 104,971 miles

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

Front bumper loose but not likely to detach

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 19 Sep 2023 104,971 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front bumper loose but not likely to detach

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 97,164 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 92,555 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 15 Sep 2020 86,569 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 79,631 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

underside of car corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2018 76,694 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 71,098 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

both windscreen wipers slightly worn

Pass 21 Sep 2016 62,716 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 53,108 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 44,210 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 16 Sep 2013 33,991 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 28,956 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 26,986 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front bumper damaged at offside+nearside

Pass 15 Sep 2010 37,416 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 20,739 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 19,095 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 19,095 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 18,912 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 18,241 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 VWT is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 VWT, 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 VWT registered?

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

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