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Y973 AKE

2001 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,857 mi
Last recorded89,857 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2023
Typical for 2001 Toyota Corolla67,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY973 AKE
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2023 89,857 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2023 89,856 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens missing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 84,769 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 76,266 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2020 73,630 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2019 70,647 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 66,808 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak offside engine area

tracking wear on front tyres

Fail 23 May 2018 66,808 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front wiper blades perished

oil leak offside engine area

tracking wear on front tyres

Pass 3 May 2017 64,004 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 64,004 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 61,074 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65x14 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 58,681 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 14 Apr 2015 58,681 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 56,779 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 56,779 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 54,631 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 54,629 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 25,012 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Feb 2012 52,008 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 48,971 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/r tyres slight cracking to sidewall

Pass 5 Mar 2010 46,444 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 56,578 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 56,578 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 36,135 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 36,135 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 20,942 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 23,579 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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Y973 AKE is a 2001 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y973 AKE, 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 Y973 AKE registered?

Y973 AKE is a 2001 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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