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Y98 KRO

2001 Toyota Corolla

Green Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

149,541 mi
Last recorded149,541 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota Corolla67,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY98 KRO
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 149,541 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 15 Dec 2025 149,541 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2024 146,539 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 142,923 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 139,589 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 139,581 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator both (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 136,329 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Nov 2021 136,321 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 134,136 miles

Check rear left service brake and hand brake performance .

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

Pass 11 May 2019 130,097 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 126,332 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 126,332 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2017 120,352 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 115,807 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2015 111,010 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 111,010 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2014 104,673 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 104,673 miles

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

Engine management light on

Fail 11 May 2013 98,387 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2013 98,387 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2012 88,355 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 May 2012 88,355 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2011 79,505 miles

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

n/s/front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges, close to legal limit

n/s/rear tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges, close to legal limit

Fail 12 May 2010 73,816 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2010 73,816 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 69,854 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 May 2008 64,565 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 57,710 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 45,646 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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Y98 KRO is a 2001 Toyota Corolla in Green with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 Y98 KRO, 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 Y98 KRO registered?

Y98 KRO is a 2001 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 May 2001.

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