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YT07 YLF

2007 Toyota Corolla

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

183,943 mi
Last recorded183,943 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Toyota Corolla78,234 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT07 YLF
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 183,943 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Dec 2025 183,943 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 171,559 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides next to tank (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

n/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Fail 3 Dec 2024 171,558 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides next to tank (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

n/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Pass 4 Dec 2023 162,591 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Spare tyre defective ()

Tyre obviously under inflated all 4 (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 151,020 miles

Spare tyre defective BOLD INNER/OUTER WALL ()

Fail 3 Dec 2022 151,020 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Spare tyre defective BOLD INNER/OUTER WALL ()

Pass 27 Nov 2021 139,448 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 128,669 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2020 128,669 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2019 121,153 miles

ITEMS REMOVED FROM REAR VIEW MIRROR

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND SLIGHT DAMAGE TO OUTTER WALL NO CORDS SHOWING (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 30 Nov 2019 121,130 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

ITEMS REMOVED FROM REAR VIEW MIRROR

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND SLIGHT DAMAGE TO OUTTER WALL NO CORDS SHOWING (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 10 Nov 2018 110,861 miles

Engine cover fitted

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Under trays fitted

Underside of vehicle covered with underseal

Fail 10 Nov 2018 110,861 miles

Engine cover fitted

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Under trays fitted

Underside of vehicle covered with underseal

Pass 4 Dec 2017 105,225 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 105,225 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 98,773 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 88,032 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 77,971 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

all brake discs have corrosion on faces

Fail 19 Mar 2014 68,694 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 68,694 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Mar 2013 57,992 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre has cut in sidewall cords not expossed

Pass 6 Mar 2012 47,232 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 37,617 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 28,134 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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YT07 YLF is a 2007 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 YT07 YLF, 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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YT07 YLF is a 2007 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 21 March 2007.

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