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Toyota Corolla

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LB55 KWLMOT history

LB55 KWL is a blue diesel Toyota Corolla first used on 7 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 7 Aug 2025 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 135,480 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Aug 2025
Mileage
135,480 mi
At MOT on 17 Jul 2024
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,595 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 KWL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Corolla
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
7 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 KWL was last recorded at 135,480 miles on 17 Jul 2024, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,469 miles · 15 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
5,595 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 135,480 miles
  • 2023 – 122,625 miles
  • 2022 – 118,016 miles
  • 2021 – 115,245 miles
  • 2020 – 114,633 miles
  • 2019 – 113,372 miles
  • 2018 – 111,828 miles
  • 2017 – 110,189 miles
  • 2016 – 106,744 miles
  • 2015 – 100,077 miles
  • 2014 – 94,077 miles
  • 2013 – 87,327 miles
  • 2012 – 80,214 miles
  • 2011 – 74,495 miles
  • 2010 – 69,364 miles
  • 2009 – 59,952 miles
  • 2008 – 47,549 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,480 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Front Wipers

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 29 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,480 miles (+11)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    135,480 miles
    Test number
    200258368594
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail135,469 miles (+12,844)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,469 miles
    Test number
    636516004339
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass122,625 miles (+4,609)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    122,625 miles
    Test number
    745207556489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass118,016 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    118,016 miles
    Test number
    126953883764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail118,016 miles (+2,771)2 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,016 miles
    Test number
    792668619208
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass115,245 miles (+612)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    115,245 miles
    Test number
    631866966074
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass114,633 miles (+1,261)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    114,633 miles
    Test number
    656576375446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass113,372 miles (+1,544)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    113,372 miles
    Test number
    122744368205
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass111,828 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    111,828 miles
    Test number
    430466454259
    • AdvisoryFront Wipers
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both main (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail111,828 miles (+1,639)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,828 miles
    Test number
    254681958877
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Wipers
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both main (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass110,189 miles (+3,445)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    110,189 miles
    Test number
    401492499758
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight grabbing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight grabbing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight grabbing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass106,744 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    106,744 miles
    Test number
    638836184546
    • AdvisoryBoth front brakes slightly grabbing

  13. Fail106,744 miles (+6,667)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,744 miles
    Test number
    294671397008
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBoth front brakes slightly grabbing

  14. Pass100,077 miles (+6,000)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2016
    Odometer
    100,077 miles
    Test number
    497277425171
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass94,077 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2015
    Odometer
    94,077 miles
    Test number
    765816524154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail94,077 miles (+6,750)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,077 miles
    Test number
    438346924120
    • FailureNearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

  17. Pass87,327 miles (+7,113)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2014
    Odometer
    87,327 miles
    Test number
    768502443199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass80,214 miles (+5,719)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2013
    Odometer
    80,214 miles
    Test number
    208383822428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass74,495 miles (+5,131)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2012
    Odometer
    74,495 miles
    Test number
    388727631159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass69,364 miles (+9,412)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2011
    Odometer
    69,364 miles
    Test number
    243127440180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass59,952 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    59,952 miles
    Test number
    231936489207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail59,933 miles (+12,384)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,933 miles
    Test number
    612171179252
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  23. Pass47,549 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    47,549 miles
    Test number
    463913608477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 KWL

Does LB55 KWL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB55 KWL expired on 7 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB55 KWL?
The MOT on LB55 KWL expired on 7 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB55 KWL done?
LB55 KWL was recorded at 135,480 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2024, an average of 5,595 miles a year.
Has LB55 KWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 KWL has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LB55 KWL 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 LB55 KWL find?
LB55 KWL passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2024 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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