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Toyota Corolla

Blue · Petrol · 1993 · 1,332 cc

L81 BCKMOT history

L81 BCK is a blue petrol Toyota Corolla first used on 3 Aug 1993. Its MOT is valid until 11 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 139,302 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Aug 2027
Mileage
139,302 mi
At MOT on 31 Jul 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,869 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L81 BCK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Corolla
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,332 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
3 Aug 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L81 BCK was last recorded at 139,302 miles on 31 Jul 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,296 miles · 30 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
3,869 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 139,302 miles
  • 2025 – 137,350 miles
  • 2024 – 134,854 miles
  • 2023 – 132,771 miles
  • 2022 – 128,921 miles
  • 2021 – 124,008 miles
  • 2020 – 119,031 miles
  • 2019 – 114,458 miles
  • 2018 – 111,471 miles
  • 2017 – 108,584 miles
  • 2016 – 104,586 miles
  • 2015 – 100,118 miles
  • 2014 – 95,844 miles
  • 2013 – 91,521 miles
  • 2012 – 87,269 miles
  • 2011 – 83,011 miles
  • 2010 – 78,843 miles
  • 2009 – 73,591 miles
  • 2008 – 67,504 miles
  • 2007 – 64,176 miles
  • 2006 – 61,891 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,302 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on side wall and in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryUnderbody corroded, structural rigidity not significantly reducedRecorded 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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

29 tests since 28 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,302 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    139,302 miles
    Test number
    130190630212
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on side wall and in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corroded, structural rigidity not significantly reduced

  2. Fail139,296 miles (+1,946)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,296 miles
    Test number
    469734990881
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake lagging in operation front and rear brakes (1.2.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on side wall and in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corroded, structural rigidity not significantly reduced

  3. Pass137,350 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    137,350 miles
    Test number
    636839662175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail137,344 miles (+2,490)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,344 miles
    Test number
    347698826915
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill and inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass134,854 miles (+2,083)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    134,854 miles
    Test number
    377389693355
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass132,771 miles (+3,850)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    132,771 miles
    Test number
    216654445757

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass128,921 miles (+4,913)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    128,921 miles
    Test number
    470921908127
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass124,008 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    124,008 miles
    Test number
    316437002903
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  9. Fail124,008 miles (+4,977)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,008 miles
    Test number
    848836042461
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass119,031 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    119,031 miles
    Test number
    632763834682

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail119,031 miles (+4,573)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,031 miles
    Test number
    652889064460
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass114,458 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    114,458 miles
    Test number
    487458597304
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Fail114,454 miles (+2,983)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,454 miles
    Test number
    514468283483
    • MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass111,471 miles (+2,887)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    111,471 miles
    Test number
    250249751715

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass108,584 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    108,584 miles
    Test number
    868133093623

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail108,580 miles (+3,994)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,580 miles
    Test number
    274966386577
    • DangerousFuel system component leaking injector (7.2.3)

  17. Pass104,586 miles (+4,468)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    104,586 miles
    Test number
    879609484120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass100,118 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    100,118 miles
    Test number
    608638605213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail100,118 miles (+4,274)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,118 miles
    Test number
    467028805228
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

  20. Pass95,844 miles (+4,323)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    95,844 miles
    Test number
    786812704265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass91,521 miles (+4,252)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    91,521 miles
    Test number
    457938593160
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass87,269 miles (+4,258)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    87,269 miles
    Test number
    886170902232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass83,011 miles (+4,168)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    83,011 miles
    Test number
    175569691128
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass78,843 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    78,843 miles
    Test number
    334182700213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail78,843 miles (+5,252)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,843 miles
    Test number
    334022700205
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass73,591 miles (+6,087)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    73,591 miles
    Test number
    142444409264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass67,504 miles (+3,328)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    67,504 miles
    Test number
    742131718288
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass64,176 miles (+2,285)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    64,176 miles
    Test number
    360067807447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass61,891 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    61,891 miles
    Test number
    933989606203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L81 BCK

Does L81 BCK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L81 BCK is valid until 11 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L81 BCK?
The MOT on L81 BCK is valid until 11 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L81 BCK done?
L81 BCK was recorded at 139,302 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2026, an average of 3,869 miles a year.
Has L81 BCK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L81 BCK has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on L81 BCK 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 L81 BCK find?
L81 BCK passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on side wall and in tread; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi to wheel cylinder, and 1 more.

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