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AK51 YFL

2001 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

131,023 mi
Last recorded131,023 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Toyota Corolla67,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 YFL
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2016 131,023 miles

Nearside Front slight brake bind

Nearside Rear slight brake bind

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 123,739 miles

nsf and nsr brakes binding slightly

Pass 28 Aug 2014 115,115 miles

Front tyres close to wear indicators

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Aug 2014 115,115 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front tyres close to wear indicators

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear caliper levers not returning to their stops and lower effort on nearside

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 110,658 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brakes out of balance=10%=o/s/r brake leads

Fail 21 Aug 2013 110,658 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brakes out of balance=28%,n/s/f brake leads

rear brakes out of balance=10%=o/s/r brake leads

Pass 24 Aug 2012 104,925 miles

front brake pads just starting to get low

front brakes out of balance=50kg=25%.n/s/f brake leads

n/s/f brake binding

o/s/r foot & handbrake slightly low force.

rear number plate just starting to deteriate.

Fail 24 Aug 2012 104,925 miles

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

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

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

rear number plate just starting to deteriate.

front brake pads just starting to get low

front brakes out of balance=50kg=25%.n/s/f brake leads

n/s/f brake binding

o/s/r foot & handbrake slightly low force.

Pass 14 Sep 2011 98,636 miles

front brakes out of balance=50kg=25%.n/s/f brake leads.

n/s/f brake has slight binding.

Pass 14 Sep 2010 93,942 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear brake discs are scored.

n/s/r foot & handbrake slightly low force.

o/s/r brake binding.

rear brakes sounds noisey

Fail 14 Sep 2010 93,942 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear brake discs are scored.

n/s/r foot & handbrake slightly low force.

o/s/r brake binding.

rear brakes sounds noisey

Pass 11 Sep 2009 84,856 miles

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

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

all brake discs slightly pitted and worn

slight bind on nearside front brake

Fail 10 Sep 2009 84,856 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

all brake discs slightly pitted and worn

slight bind on nearside front brake

Pass 16 Sep 2008 78,623 miles

front brakes out of balance40kg=20%.

Fail 16 Sep 2008 78,623 miles

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

front brakes out of balance40kg=20%.

Pass 7 Sep 2007 71,722 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 71,691 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 60,120 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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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AK51 YFL is a 2001 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AK51 YFL, 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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AK51 YFL is a 2001 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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