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Toyota Corolla

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,398 cc

L4 ULBMOT history

L4 ULB is a blue petrol Toyota Corolla first used on 18 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 18 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 29,734 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2026.

L4 ULB blue Toyota Corolla – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Toyota Corolla, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 Oct 2027
Mileage
29,734 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
898 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 ULB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Corolla
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,398 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
18 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 ULB was last recorded at 29,734 miles on 7 Oct 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
29,733 miles · 6 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
898 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 29,734 miles
  • 2025 – 28,418 miles
  • 2024 – 27,495 miles
  • 2023 – 27,401 miles
  • 2022 – 26,416 miles
  • 2021 – 26,367 miles
  • 2020 – 26,296 miles
  • 2019 – 26,040 miles
  • 2018 – 25,408 miles
  • 2017 – 24,813 miles
  • 2016 – 24,035 miles
  • 2015 – 22,311 miles
  • 2014 – 21,942 miles
  • 2013 – 21,585 miles
  • 2012 – 21,022 miles
  • 2011 – 19,704 miles
  • 2010 – 15,819 miles
  • 2009 – 15,139 miles
  • 2008 – 13,570 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass29,734 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 8 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass29,734 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    29,734 miles
    Test number
    186664270068
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail29,733 miles (+1,315)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,733 miles
    Test number
    541162900167
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass28,418 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    28,418 miles
    Test number
    763022392578
    • AdvisoryBad surface corrosion

  4. Fail28,418 miles (+923)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,418 miles
    Test number
    602094471766
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both lamps need polishing or replacing (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBad surface corrosion

  5. Pass27,495 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    27,495 miles
    Test number
    569071620035
    • AdvisorySurface rust build up on suspension and body componets

  6. Fail27,495 miles (+94)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,495 miles
    Test number
    656581030378
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySurface rust build up on suspension and body componets

  7. Pass27,401 miles (+985)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    27,401 miles
    Test number
    564425782584
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroded. Front and Rear

  8. Pass26,416 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    26,416 miles
    Test number
    181661363591
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower suspension arms are corroding.

  9. Fail26,416 miles (+49)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,416 miles
    Test number
    503768912539
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Brake disc significantly and obviously worn surface. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower suspension arms are corroding.

  10. Pass26,367 miles (+71)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    26,367 miles
    Test number
    408570375582
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass26,296 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    26,296 miles
    Test number
    961971981708
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail26,296 miles (+256)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,296 miles
    Test number
    243086542251
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn heavy corrosion. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass26,040 miles (+632)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    26,040 miles
    Test number
    131943541858

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass25,408 miles (+595)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    25,408 miles
    Test number
    114336101235
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass24,813 miles (+778)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    24,813 miles
    Test number
    607848577060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass24,035 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    24,035 miles
    Test number
    335823933038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail24,035 miles (+1,724)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,035 miles
    Test number
    143122352740
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass22,311 miles (+369)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    22,311 miles
    Test number
    339712734106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass21,942 miles (+357)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    21,942 miles
    Test number
    696220494240
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass21,585 miles (+563)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    21,585 miles
    Test number
    926401083221
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass21,022 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    21,022 miles
    Test number
    319656782205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail21,021 miles (+1,317)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,021 miles
    Test number
    319926682268
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  23. Pass19,704 miles (+3,885)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    19,704 miles
    Test number
    295333281244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass15,819 miles (+680)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    15,819 miles
    Test number
    341400980274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass15,139 miles (+1,569)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    15,139 miles
    Test number
    582734269211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass13,570 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    13,570 miles
    Test number
    311252988218
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about L4 ULB

Does L4 ULB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 ULB is valid until 18 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L4 ULB?
The MOT on L4 ULB is valid until 18 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L4 ULB done?
L4 ULB was recorded at 29,734 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2026, an average of 898 miles a year.
Has L4 ULB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 ULB has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L4 ULB 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 L4 ULB find?
L4 ULB passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2026 with 5 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside front lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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