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Y965 KGS

2001 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

67,258 mi
Last recorded67,258 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Toyota Corolla67,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY965 KGS
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2021 67,258 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2021 67,256 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both sides - 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Headlamp aim too high Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside front lower ball joint locking device missing

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2019 59,745 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre perished

rear exhaust box deteriorated

rear sub frame corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2019 59,745 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

nearside rear tyre perished

rear exhaust box deteriorated

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2018 57,086 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2017 56,082 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre perished and outer wall cut but not to cords

Fail 10 Apr 2017 56,082 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre perished and outer wall cut but not to cords

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 53,866 miles

Offside Rear child seat fitted

Fail 21 Apr 2016 53,866 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall 175/65/14 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear child seat fitted

Pass 1 May 2015 51,568 miles

Small bulge in offside front tyre

Pass 23 Apr 2014 49,555 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 49,555 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 46,452 miles

Bonnet release cable needs attention.

Fail 30 Apr 2013 46,452 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)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Bonnet release cable needs attention.

Pass 23 Apr 2012 44,452 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 44,452 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 42,209 miles

Front tyres worn outside edges....close to minimum tread limits.

Pass 23 Apr 2010 39,612 miles

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)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 36,100 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2009 36,100 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 32,207 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 27,935 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 24,664 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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Y965 KGS is a 2001 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2001 Toyota Corolla models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 67,978 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 Y965 KGS, 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 25 years old, this Toyota Corolla is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Y965 KGS registered?

Y965 KGS is a 2001 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 21 March 2001.

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