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YG07 YUT

2007 Toyota Corolla

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

113,384 mi
Last recorded113,384 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Toyota Corolla78,234 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG07 YUT
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 113,384 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Dashboard brake warnning light on

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Suspension components corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2025 113,384 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low both side (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Dashboard brake warnning light on

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Suspension components corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2024 113,384 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Suspension components corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2023 106,138 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 101,897 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 101,897 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 97,700 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 92,756 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 78,445 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Nov 2018 71,968 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both front springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion to both front shockers (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Axle front bush deteriorated (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe corroded at flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Axle front bush deteriorated (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe corroded at flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion to both rear shockers (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Nov 2018 71,965 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Handbrake no reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working 2/3 of light not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both front springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion to both front shockers (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Axle front bush deteriorated (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe corroded at flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Axle front bush deteriorated (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe corroded at flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced 1/3 of light not working (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion to both rear shockers (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 67,041 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle front bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 61,681 miles

Both rear axle bushes deteriorated

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Fail 5 Nov 2016 61,681 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both rear axle bushes deteriorated

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 55,889 miles

slight corrosion on all brake surfaces

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2015 51,955 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 51,955 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 45,689 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 39,457 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 33,129 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Mar 2012 33,129 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 Mar 2011 26,435 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 20,753 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 20,753 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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YG07 YUT is a 2007 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2007 Toyota Corolla models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 78,234 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 YG07 YUT, 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 19 years old, this Toyota Corolla is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YG07 YUT is a 2007 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 16 March 2007.

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