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Toyota Corolla

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,332 cc

T159 JKEMOT history

T159 JKE is a red petrol Toyota Corolla first used on 27 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 140,905 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jan 2027
Mileage
140,905 mi
At MOT on 16 Dec 2025
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,806 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T159 JKE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Corolla
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,332 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
27 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T159 JKE was last recorded at 140,905 miles on 16 Dec 2025, 217 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,688 miles · 9 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
217 miles
Average per year
3,806 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 140,905 miles
  • 2024 – 140,447 miles
  • 2023 – 140,186 miles
  • 2022 – 138,986 miles
  • 2021 – 138,303 miles
  • 2020 – 137,124 miles
  • 2019 – 134,416 miles
  • 2018 – 131,357 miles
  • 2017 – 127,245 miles
  • 2015 – 123,223 miles
  • 2013 – 116,113 miles
  • 2012 – 108,897 miles
  • 2010 – 93,745 miles
  • 2009 – 84,854 miles
  • 2007 – 71,653 miles
  • 2006 – 67,811 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,905 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front and rear suspension components corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2015

Full MOT history

31 tests since 12 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,905 miles (+217)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    140,905 miles
    Test number
    643886674402
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  2. Pass140,688 miles (+241)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    140,688 miles
    Test number
    892273649291
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component and mounting area rusty

  3. Pass140,447 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    140,447 miles
    Test number
    573501915233
    • AdvisorySuspension component

  4. Fail140,447 miles (+261)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,447 miles
    Test number
    736825496491
    • Repaired at testExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySuspension component

  5. Pass140,186 miles (+1,200)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    140,186 miles
    Test number
    520363130993
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass138,986 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    138,986 miles
    Test number
    905946425099
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail138,986 miles (+683)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,986 miles
    Test number
    835174446280
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass138,303 miles (+1,179)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    138,303 miles
    Test number
    546880953202
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass137,124 miles (+2,708)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    137,124 miles
    Test number
    274715802626
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySuspension component rusty

  10. Pass134,416 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    134,416 miles
    Test number
    125435424837
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components corroded

  11. Fail134,416 miles (+3,059)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,416 miles
    Test number
    994268896654
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components corroded

  12. Pass131,357 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    131,357 miles
    Test number
    341986721641
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components corroded

  13. Fail131,357 miles (+4,112)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,357 miles
    Test number
    408867952632
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components corroded

  14. Pass127,245 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    127,245 miles
    Test number
    166975805717
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre side wall perished
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  15. Fail127,245 miles (+4,022)2 failures2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,245 miles
    Test number
    407519442189
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre side wall perished
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  16. Pass123,223 miles (+3,215)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    123,223 miles
    Test number
    149125525695
    • AdvisoryUnder body corroded brake pipes slightly corroded

  17. Pass120,008 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    120,008 miles
    Test number
    169252515406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail120,008 miles (+3,895)1 dangerous5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,008 miles
    Test number
    685220115022
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  19. Pass116,113 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    116,113 miles
    Test number
    387867053357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail116,113 miles (+7,216)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,113 miles
    Test number
    828077653354
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  21. Pass108,897 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    108,897 miles
    Test number
    479398342494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail108,891 miles (+6,988)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,891 miles
    Test number
    709498932306
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  23. Pass101,903 miles (+8,158)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    101,903 miles
    Test number
    737533012094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass93,745 miles (+8,891)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    93,745 miles
    Test number
    290094560319
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNear side front wiper rubber slightly split but still clearing the screen
    • NoteRear cheese slightly corroded
    • NoteRear suspension tie rod slightly corroded
    • NoteVehicle test under the wet condition

  25. Pass84,854 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    84,854 miles
    Test number
    461606739471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail84,854 miles (+6,759)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,854 miles
    Test number
    613196839303
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  27. Pass78,095 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    78,095 miles
    Test number
    672442209000
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  28. Fail78,095 miles (+6,442)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,095 miles
    Test number
    683682609053
    • Repaired at testFront Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  29. Pass71,653 miles (+3,842)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    71,653 miles
    Test number
    420457997234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass67,811 miles (+1,168)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    67,811 miles
    Test number
    620297906380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass66,643 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    66,643 miles
    Test number
    794113766116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T159 JKE

Does T159 JKE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T159 JKE is valid until 12 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T159 JKE?
The MOT on T159 JKE is valid until 12 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T159 JKE done?
T159 JKE was recorded at 140,905 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2025, an average of 3,806 miles a year.
Has T159 JKE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T159 JKE has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on T159 JKE 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 T159 JKE find?
T159 JKE passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front direction indicator slightly discoloured; offside front direction indicator slightly discoloured.

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