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WV57 DFY

2007 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

110,149 mi
Last recorded110,149 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2023
Typical for 2007 Toyota Corolla78,234 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2023 110,149 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower both sids (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

near side and off side under sills corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2022 105,641 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 101,896 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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 Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bushes cracking perishing but no movement (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bushes cracking perishing but no movement (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R16 91V (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 95,882 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm also bold outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 90,636 miles

FUEL FILLER NECK BRACKET HAS RUSTED THREW BUT THE PIPES ARE STILL SECURE

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 80,421 miles

Offside Front Lower COVER HAS GREASE AROUND BUT NOT HOLES PRESENT

REAR FUEL FILLER NECK SUPPORT BRACKET IS VERY RUSTY

SPARE WHEEL IS VERY RUSTY

Pass 30 Nov 2016 70,922 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 70,922 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 63,758 miles

Both rear tyres perishing on sidewalls

Corrosion starting to appear on both rear inner sills

Nearside front tyre wearing low near 2MM and has a nail in tread

Offside front tyre wearing low at 3MM 205/55R16

Rear silencer and its mount starting to deteriorate

Fail 24 Nov 2015 63,758 miles

Both rear tyres perishing on sidewalls

Corrosion starting to appear on both rear inner sills

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front tyre wearing low near 2MM and has a nail in tread

Offside front tyre wearing low at 3MM 205/55R16

Rear silencer and its mount starting to deteriorate

Pass 3 Dec 2014 57,998 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2014 57,998 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front and rear brake discs corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2013 52,529 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 52,529 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 46,241 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 44,474 miles

front brake discs worn.

rear brake discs scored.

Fail 2 Oct 2012 44,474 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn.

rear brake discs scored.

Pass 29 Aug 2011 34,317 miles

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

cant check rear sets and belts as are folded away

front brake discs heavly lipped

n/s/r brake sticking slightly and discs slightly red

Pass 30 Aug 2010 25,069 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 DFY is a 2007 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DFY, 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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What year was WV57 DFY registered?

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

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