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X979 KCW

2000 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

50,252 mi
Last recorded50,252 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Toyota Corolla71,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX979 KCW
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 50,252 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 48,922 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 47,554 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 46,413 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 44,990 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 43,415 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2021 43,415 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 42,174 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 42,174 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 40,627 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 38,577 miles

n/s/f tyre feathered on edges

Pass 16 May 2017 36,340 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 36,340 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 17 May 2016 34,289 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 31,788 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 31,788 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 29,110 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 29,099 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 26,019 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 26,019 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 22,323 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 20,053 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 17,334 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 14,670 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 13,720 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 11,712 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 9,509 miles

all tyre sidewalls cracked and perished.

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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X979 KCW is a 2000 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X979 KCW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X979 KCW registered?

X979 KCW is a 2000 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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The MOT history for X979 KCW shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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