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YVP 281

2001 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

112,195 mi
Last recorded112,195 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Toyota Corolla67,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYVP 281
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 112,195 miles

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

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

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

Rear subframe/axle heavily corroded

all suspension components corroded

minor oil leak

underbody corrosion sills, backing sill, floor etc.

Fail 4 Apr 2026 112,176 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear subframe/axle heavily corroded

all suspension components corroded

minor oil leak

underbody corrosion sills, backing sill, floor etc.

Pass 15 Mar 2025 110,553 miles

ALL SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

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

SILLS, BACKING SILLS CORRODED

Pass 20 Mar 2024 108,640 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILLS, BACKING SILLS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 107,020 miles

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

exhaust system corroded/ minor leak

sills, backing sills, inner arches corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2022 104,094 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills, backing sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded/ minor leak

Fail 21 Mar 2022 104,088 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills, backing sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded/ minor leak

Pass 17 Mar 2021 102,033 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills, backing sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 100,004 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

chassis legs,backing sills corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2019 96,914 miles

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

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

sills,backing sills corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2019 96,909 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

sills,backing sills corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2018 93,347 miles

exhaust system corroded/minor leak

Fail 14 Mar 2018 93,343 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 90,455 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 6 Mar 2017 90,449 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 86,967 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 83,126 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 78,797 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 73,830 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 73,830 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 69,180 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 64,623 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 64,621 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 59,291 miles

n/s/f tyre wearin on outer edge

Fail 20 Mar 2010 59,291 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

n/s/f tyre wearin on outer edge

Pass 21 Mar 2009 52,738 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 44,100 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 36,266 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 26,693 miles

both front tyres slightly rubbing on outer edge

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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YVP 281 is a 2001 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 YVP 281, 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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YVP 281 is a 2001 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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