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SG53 KPU

2003 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

117,737 mi
Last recorded117,737 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG53 KPU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 117,737 miles

under body rusty

Fail 7 Aug 2025 117,712 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2024 101,405 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Underbody corrosion,rear axle ,axle bushes worn ,rear and front brake pipes ,exhaust

Pass 25 Jul 2023 86,496 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Jul 2023 86,496 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 69,322 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 May 2021 66,956 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 63,593 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 58,246 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 54,790 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 47,471 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust heat shield corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2015 42,046 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 41,854 miles

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

all front and all rear suspension components and assosiated fittings heavily corroded .

both front brakes / slight bind.

both rear axle bushs starting to split .

both rear tyres cracked .

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

centre exhaust heavily corroded .

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Jul 2015 41,854 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

all front and all rear suspension components and assosiated fittings heavily corroded .

both front brakes / slight bind.

both rear axle bushs starting to split .

both rear tyres cracked .

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

centre exhaust heavily corroded .

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 35,771 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front to rear brake pipes slight corrosion on ends

Pass 30 Jul 2013 30,187 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 24,949 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 19,217 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 23 Jul 2010 13,839 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 10,991 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 9,186 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 7,292 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 5,133 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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SG53 KPU is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 SG53 KPU, 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 SG53 KPU registered?

SG53 KPU is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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