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X997 KAX

2000 Toyota Corolla

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

49,617 mi
Last recorded49,617 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 2000 Toyota Corolla71,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX997 KAX
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Jan 2025 49,617 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wing holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wings holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

both rear trailing arm front bushes slightly worn

Pass 13 Feb 2024 48,561 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 47,420 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded

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

Fail 14 Feb 2023 47,418 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 45,988 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2022 45,986 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 44,564 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 43,267 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 41,999 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 41,119 miles

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread Both front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Feb 2018 41,116 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread Both front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 38,970 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2017 38,970 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 36,099 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Feb 2016 36,099 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 32,605 miles

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 30,932 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Feb 2014 30,931 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 29,227 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 26,267 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 23,105 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 18,556 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 17,996 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 16,642 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 15,382 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 13,570 miles

slight brake bind offside rear wheel; †accident damage to nearside front wing

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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X997 KAX is a 2000 Toyota Corolla in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 X997 KAX, 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 X997 KAX registered?

X997 KAX is a 2000 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 6 September 2000.

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