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WV57 DCE

2007 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

144,735 mi
Last recorded144,735 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Toyota Corolla78,234 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV57 DCE
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 144,735 miles

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

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

all rear suspension components corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2025 144,718 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm/axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm/axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

all rear suspension components corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2024 142,991 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all x 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

both sides rear inner sills corroded but not seriously weakened

front and rear all suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 6 Aug 2024 142,991 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all x 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

both sides rear inner sills corroded but not seriously weakened

front and rear all suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 7 Aug 2023 141,368 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs are lipped and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads are wearing very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

both rear tyres have perished treads recommend replacement asap

both seats and seatbelts within the boot are not tested as they are both folded away

clutch is badly worn, pedal very high and stiff recommend replacement asap

corrosion to nearside and offside rear parts of inner lower sills ok at time of test

rear brakes are slightly imbalanced

Pass 3 Aug 2022 139,141 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 122,798 miles

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

rear axle bush slightly worn and cracking

Fail 3 Aug 2021 122,798 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

rear axle bush slightly worn and cracking

Pass 30 Jul 2020 111,850 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Jul 2020 111,850 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 100,727 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 100,727 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 87,199 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2018 87,199 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 76,702 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 71,292 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 65,004 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 59,675 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2014 59,675 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 53,600 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 45,592 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 36,782 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 36,782 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 10 Aug 2010 28,101 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 28,101 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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WV57 DCE is a 2007 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 WV57 DCE, 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.

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WV57 DCE is a 2007 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 11 September 2007.

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