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Toyota Corolla

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,332 cc

S116 BTOMOT history

S116 BTO is a blue petrol Toyota Corolla first used on 19 Nov 1998. Its MOT expired on 31 Mar 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 54,990 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2025.

S116 BTO blue Toyota Corolla – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Toyota Corolla, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 31 Mar 2026
Mileage
54,990 mi
At MOT on 1 Apr 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,203 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S116 BTO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Corolla
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,332 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
19 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S116 BTO was last recorded at 54,990 miles on 1 Apr 2025, 22 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Sept 2019: 49,378 miles, lower than 49,794 miles on 9 Oct 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
54,968 miles · 31 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
22 miles
Average per year
1,203 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 54,990 miles
  • 2024 – 52,083 miles
  • 2022 – 51,811 miles
  • 2021 – 51,069 miles
  • 2020 – 50,339 miles
  • 2019 – 49,378 miles
  • 2018 – 49,794 miles
  • 2017 – 48,101 miles
  • 2016 – 47,353 miles
  • 2015 – 46,720 miles
  • 2014 – 45,716 miles
  • 2013 – 44,990 miles
  • 2012 – 43,985 miles
  • 2011 – 43,122 miles
  • 2010 – 42,135 miles
  • 2009 – 40,963 miles
  • 2008 – 39,264 miles
  • 2007 – 35,576 miles
  • 2006 – 33,628 miles
  • 2005 – 31,710 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,990 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

27 tests since 21 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,990 miles (+22)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    54,990 miles
    Test number
    593320611154
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  2. Fail54,968 miles (+2,885)2 major3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,968 miles
    Test number
    528404859157
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  3. Pass52,083 miles (+272)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    52,083 miles
    Test number
    864818078024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass51,811 miles (+742)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    51,811 miles
    Test number
    764531688305
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass51,069 miles (+730)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    51,069 miles
    Test number
    655056217470
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass50,339 miles (+961)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    50,339 miles
    Test number
    994311135350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass49,378 miles (-416)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    49,378 miles
    Test number
    543794025144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass49,794 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    49,794 miles
    Test number
    292935774079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail49,794 miles (+1,693)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,794 miles
    Test number
    606351965403
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  10. Pass48,101 miles (+748)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    48,101 miles
    Test number
    449352062043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass47,353 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    47,353 miles
    Test number
    752264649229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail47,351 miles (+631)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,351 miles
    Test number
    645033888757
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  13. Pass46,720 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    46,720 miles
    Test number
    377325384114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail46,720 miles (+1,004)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,720 miles
    Test number
    292273741324
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear rear brake application uneven service and h/brake (3.7.B.2)

  15. Pass45,716 miles (+726)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    45,716 miles
    Test number
    475227404391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail44,990 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,990 miles
    Test number
    675210813379
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  17. Pass44,990 miles (+1,005)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    44,990 miles
    Test number
    985940113327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass43,985 miles (+863)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    43,985 miles
    Test number
    647721612389
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteDamage to osf wing

  19. Pass43,122 miles (+987)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    43,122 miles
    Test number
    616442711394
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteSlight damage to osf wing arch

  20. Pass42,135 miles (+1,172)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    42,135 miles
    Test number
    374027400366
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteWheel trims fitted

  21. Pass40,963 miles (+1,699)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    40,963 miles
    Test number
    112327909370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass39,264 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    39,264 miles
    Test number
    524665298245
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  23. Fail39,264 miles (+3,688)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,264 miles
    Test number
    574735798256
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  24. Fail35,576 miles1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,576 miles
    Test number
    120465207348
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre cut on sidewall
    • NoteRear exhaust bracket corroded

  25. Pass35,576 miles (+1,948)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    35,576 miles
    Test number
    141465807305
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre cut on sidewall
    • NoteRear exhaust bracket corroded

  26. Pass33,628 miles (+1,918)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    33,628 miles
    Test number
    930150016346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass31,710 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    31,710 miles
    Test number
    214275425301
    • NoteBOTH OFFSIDE SHOCKABSORBERS DAMP
    • NoteREAR EXHAUST STRAP CRACKED

Questions about S116 BTO

Does S116 BTO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S116 BTO expired on 31 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S116 BTO?
The MOT on S116 BTO expired on 31 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S116 BTO done?
S116 BTO was recorded at 54,990 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2025, an average of 1,203 miles a year.
Has S116 BTO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S116 BTO has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on S116 BTO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Sept 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S116 BTO find?
S116 BTO passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2025 with 3 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front outer track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt, and 2 more.

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