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Toyota Corolla

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

L40 SGCMOT history

L40 SGC is a silver petrol Toyota Corolla first used on 28 Jun 2004. Its MOT expired on 17 Feb 2026 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 114,320 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Feb 2025.

L40 SGC silver Toyota Corolla – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Toyota Corolla, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 17 Feb 2026
Mileage
114,320 mi
At MOT on 18 Feb 2025
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,803 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 SGC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Corolla
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
28 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 SGC was last recorded at 114,320 miles on 18 Feb 2025, 1,391 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,929 miles · 21 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
1,391 miles
Average per year
4,803 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 114,320 miles
  • 2023 – 112,929 miles
  • 2022 – 111,536 miles
  • 2021 – 110,795 miles
  • 2020 – 110,081 miles
  • 2019 – 108,294 miles
  • 2018 – 102,911 miles
  • 2017 – 97,468 miles
  • 2016 – 91,990 miles
  • 2015 – 85,994 miles
  • 2014 – 80,321 miles
  • 2013 – 73,860 miles
  • 2012 – 66,674 miles
  • 2011 – 59,082 miles
  • 2010 – 51,891 miles
  • 2009 – 43,628 miles
  • 2008 – 36,560 miles
  • 2007 – 29,462 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,320 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side (6.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCorrosion under the car

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 20 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,320 miles (+1,391)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    114,320 miles
    Test number
    964335850034
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion under the car

  2. Fail112,929 miles (+1,393)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,929 miles
    Test number
    668781434049
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill inner (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass111,536 miles (+741)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    111,536 miles
    Test number
    226763456203
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass110,795 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    110,795 miles
    Test number
    977802892325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail110,795 miles (+714)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,795 miles
    Test number
    443058072692
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass110,081 miles (+1,787)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    110,081 miles
    Test number
    888135845873

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass108,294 miles16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    108,294 miles
    Test number
    426931026009
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material connects to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material connects to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Fail108,294 miles (+5,383)1 dangerous16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,294 miles
    Test number
    307296153033
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195-60-15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material connects to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material connects to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass102,911 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    102,911 miles
    Test number
    840356410908
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  10. Fail102,911 miles (+5,443)3 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,911 miles
    Test number
    257620023528
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working head light bulb (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  11. Pass97,468 miles (+5,478)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    97,468 miles
    Test number
    747750076773
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryAdvise o/s/r tyre starting to crack
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

  12. Pass91,990 miles (+5,996)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    91,990 miles
    Test number
    679718476360
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres has slight cracking in tread
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)

  13. Pass85,994 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    85,994 miles
    Test number
    148684865158
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  14. Fail85,994 miles (+5,673)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,994 miles
    Test number
    998904565171
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  15. Pass80,321 miles (+6,461)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    80,321 miles
    Test number
    167489774188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass73,860 miles (+7,186)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    73,860 miles
    Test number
    889230583130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass66,674 miles (+7,592)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    66,674 miles
    Test number
    927898572186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass59,082 miles (+7,191)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    59,082 miles
    Test number
    277079261461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass51,891 miles (+8,263)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    51,891 miles
    Test number
    223510470424
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  20. Pass43,628 miles (+7,068)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    43,628 miles
    Test number
    104261279150
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass36,560 miles (+7,098)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    36,560 miles
    Test number
    230996768428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass29,462 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    29,462 miles
    Test number
    381481977194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L40 SGC

Does L40 SGC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L40 SGC expired on 17 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L40 SGC?
The MOT on L40 SGC expired on 17 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L40 SGC done?
L40 SGC was recorded at 114,320 miles at its MOT on 18 Feb 2025, an average of 4,803 miles a year.
Has L40 SGC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 SGC has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on L40 SGC ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L40 SGC find?
L40 SGC passed its latest MOT on 18 Feb 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; rear service brake fluctuating, but not excessively; rear vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side, and 1 more.

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