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YR07 VBT

2007 Toyota Corolla

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

203,717 mi
Last recorded203,717 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2023
Typical for 2007 Toyota Corolla78,234 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR07 VBT
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2023 203,717 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2023 203,717 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 180,683 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 180,683 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 174,316 miles

Central Rear Spare tyre defective wheel loose ()

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 171,650 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 171,650 miles

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

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

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

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 166,367 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 159,175 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 159,175 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 152,129 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2017 152,129 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 140,242 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 52,808 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 52,808 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 105,120 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 105,120 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 88,186 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2013 88,186 miles

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

Offside Outer Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 74,866 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 65,296 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 52,089 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 50,139 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 50,139 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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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YR07 VBT is a 2007 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YR07 VBT, 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 YR07 VBT registered?

YR07 VBT is a 2007 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 20 June 2007.

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