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SA53 AKN

2003 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2015
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

133,485 mi
Last recorded133,485 miles
Recorded on17 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA53 AKN
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2014 133,485 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pipe from front to n/s/r brake hose corroding at brake hose

front edge of bonnet corroding

long hand-brake lever travel

n/s/f brake caliper slider gaitor missing

o/s and n/s door check straps missing

slight imbalance on front brakes

Fail 17 May 2014 133,485 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pipe from front to n/s/r brake hose corroding at brake hose

front edge of bonnet corroding

long hand-brake lever travel

n/s/f brake caliper slider gaitor missing

o/s and n/s door check straps missing

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 18 Jun 2013 122,057 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 121,972 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 50,679 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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SA53 AKN is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 SA53 AKN, 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 SA53 AKN registered?

SA53 AKN is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is SA53 AKN safe to buy?

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