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YK57 VXW

2007 Toyota Corolla

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

123,687 mi
Last recorded123,687 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Toyota Corolla78,234 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK57 VXW
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 123,687 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 29 Sep 2025 123,358 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 105,620 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cut to outer wall no cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Sep 2024 105,620 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cut to outer wall no cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 86,187 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 78,012 miles

Nearside Rear metal brake pipe rusty to excess at hose

Nearside Rear tyre cracking outersidewall

componets rusty underside

engine covers fitted

Fail 15 Sep 2022 78,012 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear metal brake pipe rusty to excess at hose

Nearside Rear tyre cracking outersidewall

componets rusty underside

engine covers fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2021 76,051 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 74,186 miles

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

Nearside Rear metal brake pipe rusty

Offside Front Outer 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))

engine covers fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2019 69,107 miles

Nearside Rear metal brake pipe rusty

Rear both inner sills rusty

Fail 17 Sep 2019 69,107 miles

Nearside Rear metal brake pipe rusty

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

Rear both inner sills rusty

Pass 17 Sep 2018 61,514 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2017 53,589 miles

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

engine covers fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2016 46,069 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 39,082 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

child seat fitted

rear rear seats not in use

Pass 23 Sep 2014 30,117 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 23 Sep 2014 30,113 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 20 Sep 2013 25,560 miles

both rear tryes side walls cracking

Pass 21 Sep 2012 22,568 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 21,180 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 19,283 miles

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

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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YK57 VXW is a 2007 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YK57 VXW, 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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What year was YK57 VXW registered?

YK57 VXW is a 2007 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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