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Toyota Corolla

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,332 cc

T478 BONMOT history

T478 BON is a blue petrol Toyota Corolla first used on 16 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 28 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 34 MOT tests, with 85,135 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Oct 2026
Mileage
85,135 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2025
MOT tests
34
20 passed · 14 failed
Per year
1,775 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T478 BON
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Corolla
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,332 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
16 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T478 BON was last recorded at 85,135 miles on 27 Oct 2025, 2,641 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,494 miles · 25 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
2,641 miles
Average per year
1,775 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 85,135 miles
  • 2024 – 82,494 miles
  • 2023 – 80,170 miles
  • 2022 – 77,921 miles
  • 2021 – 75,876 miles
  • 2020 – 75,140 miles
  • 2019 – 73,184 miles
  • 2018 – 71,818 miles
  • 2017 – 70,510 miles
  • 2016 – 69,494 miles
  • 2015 – 68,351 miles
  • 2014 – 67,289 miles
  • 2013 – 66,024 miles
  • 2012 – 64,765 miles
  • 2011 – 63,472 miles
  • 2010 – 60,640 miles
  • 2009 – 58,969 miles
  • 2008 – 56,770 miles
  • 2007 – 53,861 miles
  • 2006 – 50,480 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,135 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms bushes starting to perish/crack slightly

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

34 tests since 19 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,135 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    85,135 miles
    Test number
    944777503804
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail85,128 miles (+2,634)1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,128 miles
    Test number
    512293629911
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass82,494 miles (+2,324)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    82,494 miles
    Test number
    324049958620
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass80,170 miles (+2)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    80,170 miles
    Test number
    330100989489
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated grease weeping from rubber boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split at end but still clearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms bushes starting to perish/crack slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil leak between engine and gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminating and fading (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear tailgate struts not working, tailgate will not stay open
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryRear windscreen wiper rubber blade worn away

  5. Fail80,168 miles (+2,247)2 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,168 miles
    Test number
    937889179449
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated grease weeping from rubber boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split at end but still clearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms bushes starting to perish/crack slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil leak between engine and gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminating and fading (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear tailgate struts not working, tailgate will not stay open
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryRear windscreen wiper rubber blade worn away

  6. Pass77,921 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    77,921 miles
    Test number
    914117248775
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail77,921 miles (+2,045)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,921 miles
    Test number
    714645182992
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass75,876 miles (+736)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    75,876 miles
    Test number
    774267775837
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass75,140 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    75,140 miles
    Test number
    544440139042
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail75,138 miles (+1,954)3 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,138 miles
    Test number
    355645440376
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass73,184 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    73,184 miles
    Test number
    168536623163
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated weep (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated weep (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail73,184 miles (+1,366)3 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,184 miles
    Test number
    900261501145
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated weep (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated weep (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass71,818 miles (+1,308)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    71,818 miles
    Test number
    195869421674
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside front and offside front direction indicators slightly discoloured

  14. Pass70,510 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    70,510 miles
    Test number
    411531383559
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail70,510 miles (+1,016)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,510 miles
    Test number
    372632962473
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass69,494 miles (+1,143)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    69,494 miles
    Test number
    697867656680
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass68,351 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    68,351 miles
    Test number
    276579815424
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteBoth front lower arms inner rear bushes starting to split

  18. Fail68,351 miles (+1,062)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,351 miles
    Test number
    917649915159
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteBoth front lower arms inner rear bushes starting to split

  19. Pass67,289 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    67,289 miles
    Test number
    569289214181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail67,288 miles (+1,264)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,288 miles
    Test number
    146758914117
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  21. Pass66,024 miles (+1,259)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    66,024 miles
    Test number
    717179013112
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSmall chips in windscreen

  22. Pass64,765 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    64,765 miles
    Test number
    288595412475
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s/f bottom ball joint gaitor starting to weap

  23. Fail64,765 miles (+1,293)1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,765 miles
    Test number
    309215112198
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s/f bottom ball joint gaitor starting to weap

  24. Pass63,472 miles (+12)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    63,472 miles
    Test number
    487818011149
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteFront Brake Discs Slightly Pitted
    • NoteN/s Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Split

  25. Fail63,460 miles (+2,820)4 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,460 miles
    Test number
    436411411159
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteFront Brake Discs Slightly Pitted
    • NoteN/s Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Split

  26. Pass60,640 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    60,640 miles
    Test number
    230950610190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail60,640 miles (+1,671)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,640 miles
    Test number
    602010110133
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  28. Pass58,969 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    58,969 miles
    Test number
    102780719142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail58,969 miles (+2,199)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,969 miles
    Test number
    350140119172
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  30. Pass56,770 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    56,770 miles
    Test number
    152392718130
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  31. Fail56,770 miles (+2,909)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,770 miles
    Test number
    903742718177
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  32. Pass53,861 miles (+3,381)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    53,861 miles
    Test number
    213220917168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass50,480 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    50,480 miles
    Test number
    761171916151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Fail50,479 miles1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,479 miles
    Test number
    182929606180
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer corroding badly
    • NoteRear number plate starting to discolour

Questions about T478 BON

Does T478 BON currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T478 BON is valid until 28 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T478 BON?
The MOT on T478 BON is valid until 28 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T478 BON done?
T478 BON was recorded at 85,135 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2025, an average of 1,775 miles a year.
Has T478 BON ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T478 BON has failed 14 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T478 BON 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 T478 BON find?
T478 BON passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 5 more.

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