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Toyota Corolla

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,332 cc

T696 RHOMOT history

T696 RHO is a blue petrol Toyota Corolla first used on 1 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 161,008 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jan 2027
Mileage
161,008 mi
At MOT on 9 Jan 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,652 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T696 RHO
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
1 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T696 RHO was last recorded at 161,008 miles on 9 Jan 2026, 4,860 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,148 miles · 8 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,860 miles
Average per year
5,652 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 161,008 miles
  • 2025 – 156,148 miles
  • 2023 – 146,644 miles
  • 2021 – 133,271 miles
  • 2020 – 131,278 miles
  • 2019 – 126,754 miles
  • 2018 – 120,877 miles
  • 2017 – 116,439 miles
  • 2016 – 113,309 miles
  • 2015 – 108,850 miles
  • 2014 – 104,162 miles
  • 2013 – 100,007 miles
  • 2012 – 95,068 miles
  • 2011 – 89,673 miles
  • 2010 – 83,010 miles
  • 2009 – 76,635 miles
  • 2008 – 69,656 miles
  • 2007 – 62,778 miles
  • 2006 – 54,223 miles
  • 2005 – 46,995 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,008 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded 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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rears

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass161,008 miles (+4,860)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    161,008 miles
    Test number
    280619259224
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass156,148 miles (+9,504)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    156,148 miles
    Test number
    358538044569
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass146,644 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    146,644 miles
    Test number
    339552707386
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play borderline (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail146,644 miles (+11,609)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,644 miles
    Test number
    380247813486
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play borderline (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass135,035 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    135,035 miles
    Test number
    222686633248
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail135,027 miles (+1,756)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,027 miles
    Test number
    526555281704
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass133,271 miles (+1,993)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    133,271 miles
    Test number
    751102367499
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass131,278 miles (+4,524)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    131,278 miles
    Test number
    708067108645
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass126,754 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    126,754 miles
    Test number
    726340164065
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Fail126,750 miles (+5,873)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,750 miles
    Test number
    581464583103
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass120,877 miles (+4,438)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    120,877 miles
    Test number
    496559200590
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated

  12. Pass116,439 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    116,439 miles
    Test number
    253896615445
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Fail116,439 miles (+3,130)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,439 miles
    Test number
    404146331044
    • FailureRear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing centre (seat back insecure( bolt missing) (5.2.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass113,309 miles (+4,459)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    113,309 miles
    Test number
    657242914983
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear brakes have some imbalance

  15. Pass108,850 miles (+4,688)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    108,850 miles
    Test number
    779304675019
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass104,162 miles (+4,155)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    104,162 miles
    Test number
    688631524373
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass100,007 miles (+4,939)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    100,007 miles
    Test number
    297296523384
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass95,068 miles (+5,395)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    95,068 miles
    Test number
    485767612448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass89,673 miles (+6,663)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    89,673 miles
    Test number
    875826221331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass83,010 miles (+6,375)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    83,010 miles
    Test number
    710030000302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass76,635 miles (+6,979)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    76,635 miles
    Test number
    992392529387
    • 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)

  22. Pass69,656 miles (+6,878)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    69,656 miles
    Test number
    653392128344
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass62,778 miles (+8,555)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    62,778 miles
    Test number
    451660537319
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass54,223 miles (+7,228)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    54,223 miles
    Test number
    890952716399
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass46,995 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    46,995 miles
    Test number
    170971315345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail46,995 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,995 miles
    Test number
    613111415322
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Questions about T696 RHO

Does T696 RHO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T696 RHO is valid until 8 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T696 RHO?
The MOT on T696 RHO is valid until 8 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T696 RHO done?
T696 RHO was recorded at 161,008 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2026, an average of 5,652 miles a year.
Has T696 RHO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T696 RHO has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on T696 RHO 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 T696 RHO find?
T696 RHO passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush; oil leak, but not excessive.

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