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WU03 KUV

2003 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

153,774 mi
Last recorded153,774 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU03 KUV
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2018 153,774 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 153,774 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 141,999 miles

O/S REAR TYRE ON 2mm.

PERISH MARKS ON FRONT BRAKE HOSES.

Fail 3 Aug 2017 141,944 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

O/S REAR TYRE ON 2mm.

PERISH MARKS ON FRONT BRAKE HOSES.

REAR BRAKE PAD WORN THIN O/S.

Pass 17 Aug 2016 129,674 miles

HEADLAMP LENSES IN POOR CONDITION.

SLIGHT DRAG ON N/S FRONT BRAKE.

Fail 17 Aug 2016 129,674 miles

HEADLAMP LENSES IN POOR CONDITION.

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

SLIGHT DRAG ON N/S FRONT BRAKE.

Pass 12 Aug 2015 117,065 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 103,898 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 103,898 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 92,266 miles

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

corrosion on rear brake discs

headlamp lenses dull

Fail 9 Aug 2013 92,266 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

corrosion on rear brake discs

headlamp lenses dull

Pass 9 May 2012 88,300 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES NEARING STAGE OF REPLACEMENT.

HEADLAMP LENSES IN POOR CONDITION.

Pass 19 Apr 2011 78,291 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 66,191 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 56,858 miles

N/S REAR TYRE NEARING STAGE OF REPLACEMENT.

SOME DRAG ON N/S FRONT AND O/S REAR BRAKES.

Pass 26 Feb 2008 41,623 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES NEARING STAGE OF REPLACEMENT.

Pass 28 Feb 2007 31,205 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 23,077 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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WU03 KUV is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2003 Toyota Corolla models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 69,689 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 WU03 KUV, 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 23 years old, this Toyota Corolla is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WU03 KUV registered?

WU03 KUV is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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