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WU57 YMV

2007 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

165,212 mi
Last recorded165,212 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Toyota Corolla78,234 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU57 YMV
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 165,212 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 159,080 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 154,119 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2023 154,119 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

trc lamp on

vsc lamp on

Pass 16 Dec 2022 148,841 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2022 148,760 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault TRC LAMP ON (7.1.6 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault VCS LAMP ON (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 144,089 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 144,089 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 139,017 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 135,091 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Under trays fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2018 128,183 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2018 128,183 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 120,894 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 112,860 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

eml light on

tracs light on

Fail 29 Nov 2016 112,567 miles

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Engine management light on

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Tracs light on

Pass 15 Dec 2015 101,629 miles

engine covers and belly pans fitted

Fail 9 Dec 2014 88,304 miles

25% IMBALANCE ON FRONT BRAKES

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/R BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW

N/S/R TYRE WEARING UNEVEN ON INNER EDGE

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Dec 2014 88,304 miles

25% IMBALANCE ON FRONT BRAKES

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/R BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW

N/S/R TYRE WEARING UNEVEN ON INNER EDGE

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2013 77,092 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 77,091 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

E.M.L ON

Pass 4 Dec 2012 67,978 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 54,920 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2010 41,550 miles

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

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

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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WU57 YMV is a 2007 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2007 Toyota Corolla models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 78,234 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 WU57 YMV, 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 19 years old, this Toyota Corolla is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WU57 YMV registered?

WU57 YMV is a 2007 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 11 September 2007.

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