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V297 KTU

2000 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,525 mi
Last recorded105,525 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2023
Typical for 2000 Toyota Corolla71,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV297 KTU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2023 105,525 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 May 2022 104,280 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear SUSPENSION AN UNDERBODY CORRODED

Pass 26 May 2021 103,036 miles

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

Rear shock obsorbers worn

Fail 20 May 2021 103,004 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear shock obsorbers worn

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

Pass 29 May 2020 101,884 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 23 May 2019 99,895 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 May 2018 98,106 miles

heavy underbody corrosion

Pass 13 Jun 2017 96,366 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 96,311 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 94,504 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt drivers frayed (5.2.2a)

osr tyre perished

Fail 14 Jun 2016 94,470 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both ns/os (1.8)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn through (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt drivers frayed (5.2.2a)

osr tyre perished

Pass 4 Jun 2015 91,410 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 91,347 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 May 2014 85,705 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 85,635 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 80,401 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 75,126 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 70,944 miles

both wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 7 May 2010 65,918 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 65,854 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 May 2009 61,254 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 61,222 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 55,671 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 55,552 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 50,898 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 50,860 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

NEAR-SIDE MIRROR DAMAGED

Pass 24 Jan 2006 45,323 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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V297 KTU is a 2000 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 Toyota Corolla models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 71,946 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 V297 KTU, 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 26 years old, this Toyota Corolla is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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V297 KTU is a 2000 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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