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Y969 FNU

2001 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

162,262 mi
Last recorded162,262 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Toyota Corolla67,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY969 FNU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2021 162,262 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jan 2021 162,258 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 140,658 miles

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 140,658 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 128,727 miles

front n/pate a corner missing rear n/plate tarnished

Pass 29 Jun 2017 122,394 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 122,394 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 115,494 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 115,494 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 108,039 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

n/s/r tyre bald on outer edge

o/s/f tyre wearing low on edges

o/s/r tyre wearing low on edges

Pass 24 Jun 2014 102,694 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight bind to n/s/f wheel

wiper rubbers split still clearing screen

Fail 24 Jun 2014 102,694 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight bind to n/s/f wheel

wiper rubbers split still clearing screen

Pass 20 Jun 2013 94,569 miles

Offside wiper rubber split,clearing screen.

Pass 28 Jun 2012 84,190 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise front brake discs worn and rusty on inner surface

Fail 28 Jun 2012 84,186 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise front brake discs worn and rusty on inner surface

Pass 24 Jun 2011 71,478 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2011 71,477 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Jun 2010 61,426 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 61,426 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 51,910 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 39,106 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2008 39,106 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 26,769 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 17,133 miles

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

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 2 Jun 2005 35,033 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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Y969 FNU is a 2001 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 Y969 FNU, 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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Y969 FNU is a 2001 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 7 June 2001.

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