
Toyota Corolla
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,332 cc
T497 KCJMOT history
T497 KCJ is a blue petrol Toyota Corolla first used on 18 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 10 Jan 2024 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 157,743 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jan 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 10 Jan 2024
- Mileage
- 157,743 mi
- At MOT on 11 Jan 2023
- MOT tests
- 26
- 16 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 6,456 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T497 KCJ
- 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
- 18 Jun 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 10 Jan 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Jan 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
T497 KCJ was last recorded at 157,743 miles on 11 Jan 2023, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 157,741 miles · 6 Jan 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 2 miles
- Average per year
- 6,456 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 157,743 miles
- 2022 – 153,504 miles
- 2021 – 153,321 miles
- 2020 – 148,510 miles
- 2019 – 139,891 miles
- 2018 – 134,691 miles
- 2017 – 129,161 miles
- 2016 – 122,326 miles
- 2015 – 111,455 miles
- 2014 – 102,204 miles
- 2013 – 94,535 miles
- 2012 – 85,434 miles
- 2010 – 73,246 miles
- 2009 – 62,024 miles
- 2008 – 53,243 miles
- 2007 – 51,919 miles
- 2006 – 50,771 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryBoth front to rear metal brake pipes are corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
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.
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory7 MOTs, 2013–2016
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022
Hazard switch loose
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2019
Front number plate damaged
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2015
Full MOT history
26 tests since 17 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass157,743 miles (+2)4 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 157,743 miles
- Test number
- 329980366125
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryBoth front to rear metal brake pipes are corroded
Fail157,741 miles (+4,237)3 dangerous2 major4 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,741 miles
- Test number
- 784282270640
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryBoth front to rear metal brake pipes are corroded
Pass153,504 miles (+183)1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 153,504 miles
- Test number
- 371566927688
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre bald on edges
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail153,321 miles (+4,811)2 dangerous3 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,321 miles
- Test number
- 550115071917
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre bald inner edge and close to cords
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass148,510 miles (+208)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 148,510 miles
- Test number
- 740787447743
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn outer edge
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn inner edge
- AdvisoryBoth front to rear brake pipes corroding
Fail148,302 miles (+8,411)4 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,302 miles
- Test number
- 809080553394
- MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible deteriorated (0.1 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high adjuster insecure/not working (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible deteriorated (0.1 (b))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn inner edge
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre inner edge
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn outer edge
- AdvisoryBoth front to rear brake pipes corroding
Pass139,891 miles (+5,200)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 139,891 miles
- Test number
- 400495341462
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront wipers parking poorly
- AdvisoryHazard switch loose
- AdvisoryNearside and offside front anti roll bar D bushes have slight play
- AdvisoryNearside and offside rear anti roll bar linkage ball joints have slight play
- AdvisoryNearside and offside rear inner wheel arches slightly corroded
- AdvisoryNearside rear inner sill slightly corroded
Pass134,691 miles (+77)1 dangerous8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2019
- Odometer
- 134,691 miles
- Test number
- 709823614970
- DangerousNearside rear tyre heavily worn on outer edge, but no ply or cords detected at time of test
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryFuel cap damaged
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)
Fail134,614 miles (+5,453)1 dangerous6 failures8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,614 miles
- Test number
- 435700094365
- DangerousNearside rear tyre heavily worn on outer edge, but no ply or cords detected at time of test
- FailureHazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryFuel cap damaged
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)
Pass129,161 miles (+6,835)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2018
- Odometer
- 129,161 miles
- Test number
- 704801040271
- AdvisoryBattery has signs of leak
- AdvisoryBoth front brake hoses perished & splitting
- AdvisoryFront number plate damaged
- AdvisoryFuel cap slightly damaged
- AdvisoryHazard switch poorly secured
- AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn outer edge
- AdvisoryRear number plate deteriorated
Pass122,326 miles (+317)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2017
- Odometer
- 122,326 miles
- Test number
- 294399142052
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bushes (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryFront number plate damaged
- AdvisoryHazard switch loose
Fail122,009 miles (+10,554)3 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,009 miles
- Test number
- 662291919634
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high adjuster not working (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high adjuster not working (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on inner edge within the centre three quarters (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bushes (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryFront number plate damaged
- AdvisoryHazard switch loose
Pass111,455 miles (+95)4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2016
- Odometer
- 111,455 miles
- Test number
- 398918415187
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteFront number plate damaged
- NoteHazard warning lights switch loose
Fail111,360 miles (+9,156)5 failures4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,360 miles
- Test number
- 407474815170
- 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)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteFront number plate damaged
- NoteHazard warning lights switch loose
Fail102,204 miles1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,204 miles
- Test number
- 316201624104
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteNearside headlight internal loose
- NoteOffside headlight loose
Pass102,204 miles (+7,669)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2015
- Odometer
- 102,204 miles
- Test number
- 545401724123
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteNearside headlight internal loose
- NoteOffside headlight loose
Pass94,535 miles (+20)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2014
- Odometer
- 94,535 miles
- Test number
- 358791823145
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteFront pads getting low
- NoteOffside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
Fail94,515 miles (+9,081)2 failures1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,515 miles
- Test number
- 359689513195
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteFront pads getting low
- NoteOffside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
Pass85,434 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2013
- Odometer
- 85,434 miles
- Test number
- 839373622148
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail85,434 miles (+12,188)4 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,434 miles
- Test number
- 857192722153
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureWindscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass73,246 miles (+149)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 73,246 miles
- Test number
- 771158600265
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOil leak
Fail73,097 miles (+11,073)2 dangerous7 failures4 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,097 miles
- Test number
- 400490200214
- DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- DangerousFuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
- FailureFront Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteFront brake discs worn
- NoteOil leak
- NoteNearside front brake disc grooved
- NoteNearside front is a 165/65/14 size tyre & the rest of the tyres fitted to the vehicle are 175/65/14
Pass62,024 miles (+8,781)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 62,024 miles
- Test number
- 310985599104
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,243 miles (+1,324)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 53,243 miles
- Test number
- 243861898199
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,919 miles (+1,148)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 51,919 miles
- Test number
- 402975567122
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,771 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 50,771 miles
- Test number
- 104298266176
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T497 KCJ
- Does T497 KCJ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T497 KCJ expired on 10 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T497 KCJ?
- The MOT on T497 KCJ expired on 10 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T497 KCJ done?
- T497 KCJ was recorded at 157,743 miles at its MOT on 11 Jan 2023, an average of 6,456 miles a year.
- Has T497 KCJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T497 KCJ has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2023.
- Has the mileage on T497 KCJ 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 T497 KCJ find?
- T497 KCJ passed its latest MOT on 11 Jan 2023 with 4 minor defects and 3 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; offside front tyre obviously under inflated; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view, and 4 more.
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