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X879 WCD

2000 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

96,384 mi
Last recorded96,384 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Toyota Corolla71,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX879 WCD
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 96,384 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 95,008 miles

surface corrosion to various areas under vehicle

Fail 18 Dec 2024 95,008 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

surface corrosion to various areas under vehicle

Pass 20 Dec 2023 93,867 miles

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

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

Surface corrosion various areas and components under vehicle

Pass 15 Dec 2022 93,065 miles

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

rear suspension rusty

Pass 22 Dec 2021 92,126 miles

Rear suspension is rusty

Pass 16 Dec 2020 90,451 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 88,574 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 19 Dec 2019 88,574 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 86,217 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

radiator is badly corroded

Fail 2 Jan 2019 86,217 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

radiator is badly corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2017 85,251 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 85,251 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 83,838 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2016 83,838 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 79,149 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 77,914 miles

EML on

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

temporary repair to o/s headlight

Pass 23 Dec 2013 74,179 miles

temp repair to os head light

Fail 23 Dec 2013 74,179 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 69,896 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Jan 2012 66,336 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 61,280 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 57,684 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 57,684 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 54,419 miles

this car has had a front end repair

Fail 14 Jan 2009 54,418 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 48,483 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 48,479 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 47,050 miles

0/s/f brake is slightly binding

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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X879 WCD is a 2000 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 X879 WCD, 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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What year was X879 WCD registered?

X879 WCD is a 2000 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 10 October 2000.

Is X879 WCD safe to buy?

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