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Toyota Corolla

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,332 cc

T481 TEUMOT history

T481 TEU is a silver petrol Toyota Corolla first used on 25 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 22 Aug 2024 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 122,340 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Aug 2024
Mileage
122,340 mi
At MOT on 14 Aug 2024
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,863 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T481 TEU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Corolla
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,332 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
25 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
14 Aug 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

T481 TEU was last recorded at 122,340 miles on 14 Aug 2024, 7,326 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,014 miles · 23 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
7,326 miles
Average per year
3,863 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 122,340 miles
  • 2023 – 115,014 miles
  • 2022 – 111,428 miles
  • 2021 – 108,901 miles
  • 2020 – 107,355 miles
  • 2019 – 105,021 miles
  • 2018 – 100,263 miles
  • 2017 – 95,440 miles
  • 2016 – 90,617 miles
  • 2015 – 85,428 miles
  • 2014 – 80,262 miles
  • 2013 – 76,845 miles
  • 2012 – 72,827 miles
  • 2011 – 68,592 miles
  • 2010 – 65,365 miles
  • 2009 – 62,505 miles
  • 2008 – 60,539 miles
  • 2007 – 56,467 miles
  • 2006 – 55,040 miles
  • 2005 – 49,257 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail122,340 miles
  • MajorCentral Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorFront Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + edges (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT failures 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

27 tests since 7 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail122,340 miles (+7,326)14 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,340 miles
    Test number
    416358552447
    • MajorCentral Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + edges (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass115,014 miles (+3,586)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    115,014 miles
    Test number
    644084689225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass111,428 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    111,428 miles
    Test number
    527666291013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail111,428 miles (+2,527)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,428 miles
    Test number
    794309027748
    • 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))

  5. Pass108,901 miles (+1,546)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    108,901 miles
    Test number
    601441488626

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass107,355 miles (+2,334)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    107,355 miles
    Test number
    169359038631

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass105,021 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    105,021 miles
    Test number
    376457212218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail105,021 miles (+4,758)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,021 miles
    Test number
    494493134946
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass100,263 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    100,263 miles
    Test number
    346923323254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail100,263 miles (+4,823)2 dangerous5 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,263 miles
    Test number
    203854369295
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

  11. Pass95,440 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    95,440 miles
    Test number
    781202204141
    • 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)

  12. Fail95,440 miles (+4,823)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,440 miles
    Test number
    675731941748
    • FailureNearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  13. Pass90,617 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    90,617 miles
    Test number
    726502592213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail90,617 miles (+5,189)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,617 miles
    Test number
    581991607567
    • 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)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

  15. Pass85,428 miles (+5,166)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    85,428 miles
    Test number
    959194953259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass80,262 miles (+3,417)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    80,262 miles
    Test number
    687045464233
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass76,845 miles (+4,018)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    76,845 miles
    Test number
    549373743267
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdvise nearside front tyre has slight damage to outter side wall

  18. Pass72,827 miles (+4,235)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    72,827 miles
    Test number
    936864742245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass68,592 miles (+3,227)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    68,592 miles
    Test number
    706193241287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass65,365 miles (+2,860)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    65,365 miles
    Test number
    580089030250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass62,505 miles (+1,966)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    62,505 miles
    Test number
    542600759253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass60,539 miles (+4,072)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    60,539 miles
    Test number
    311425948243
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  23. Pass56,467 miles (+1,427)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    56,467 miles
    Test number
    960797727255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass55,040 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    55,040 miles
    Test number
    510701656247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail55,040 miles (+5,783)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,040 miles
    Test number
    731180656223
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  26. Pass49,257 miles (+58)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    49,257 miles
    Test number
    983202355201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail49,199 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,199 miles
    Test number
    271080255295
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Questions about T481 TEU

Does T481 TEU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T481 TEU expired on 22 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T481 TEU?
The MOT on T481 TEU expired on 22 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T481 TEU done?
T481 TEU was recorded at 122,340 miles at its MOT on 14 Aug 2024, an average of 3,863 miles a year.
Has T481 TEU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T481 TEU has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on T481 TEU 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 T481 TEU find?
T481 TEU failed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2024 with 14 major defects, 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: central front direction indicator incorrect colour both; exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits, and 16 more.

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