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YL51 AKY

2001 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,206 mi
Last recorded157,206 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Toyota Corolla67,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL51 AKY
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2013 157,206 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 144,718 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside fuel pipe has corrosion

Fail 12 Nov 2012 144,715 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component inappropriately repaired (3.4.4)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside fuel pipe has corrosion

Pass 24 Oct 2011 141,253 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 127,460 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 116,103 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 116,103 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 104,868 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 104,868 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 95,722 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 82,901 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 66,508 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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YL51 AKY is a 2001 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YL51 AKY, 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 YL51 AKY registered?

YL51 AKY is a 2001 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 November 2001.

Is YL51 AKY safe to buy?

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