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Toyota Corolla

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,398 cc

Y216 GECMOT history

Y216 GEC is a blue petrol Toyota Corolla first used on 27 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 28 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 130,086 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Nov 2025.

Y216 GEC blue Toyota Corolla – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Toyota Corolla, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 Nov 2026
Mileage
130,086 mi
At MOT on 29 Nov 2025
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,244 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y216 GEC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Corolla
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,398 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
27 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y216 GEC was last recorded at 130,086 miles on 29 Nov 2025, 786 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 May 2007: 18,633 miles, lower than 27,745 miles on 25 May 2006.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
129,300 miles · 15 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
786 miles
Average per year
5,244 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 130,086 miles
  • 2024 – 129,300 miles
  • 2023 – 125,751 miles
  • 2022 – 124,050 miles
  • 2021 – 122,564 miles
  • 2020 – 117,696 miles
  • 2019 – 108,847 miles
  • 2018 – 103,704 miles
  • 2017 – 98,488 miles
  • 2016 – 93,263 miles
  • 2015 – 86,782 miles
  • 2014 – 79,454 miles
  • 2013 – 69,958 miles
  • 2012 – 62,952 miles
  • 2011 – 56,902 miles
  • 2010 – 48,697 miles
  • 2009 – 42,113 miles
  • 2008 – 34,915 miles
  • 2007 – 18,633 miles
  • 2006 – 27,745 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,086 miles
  • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • 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))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

28 tests since 25 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,086 miles (+786)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    130,086 miles
    Test number
    855382466449
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass129,300 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    129,300 miles
    Test number
    326185467967
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail129,300 miles (+3,549)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,300 miles
    Test number
    625724852300
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass125,751 miles (+1,701)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    125,751 miles
    Test number
    565197814394
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass124,050 miles (+16)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    124,050 miles
    Test number
    528371682619
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail124,034 miles (+1,470)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,034 miles
    Test number
    456466851816
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass122,564 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    122,564 miles
    Test number
    164977399030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail122,542 miles (+4,846)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,542 miles
    Test number
    223773324166
    • DangerousNearside Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value BOTH (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass117,696 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    117,696 miles
    Test number
    444662982054
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail117,696 miles (+8,849)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,696 miles
    Test number
    516032315804
    • DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass108,847 miles (+5,143)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    108,847 miles
    Test number
    992602279884
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass103,704 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2019
    Odometer
    103,704 miles
    Test number
    550448145747

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail103,704 miles (+5,216)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,704 miles
    Test number
    819970086637
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  14. Pass98,488 miles (+5,225)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2018
    Odometer
    98,488 miles
    Test number
    661091182475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass93,263 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2017
    Odometer
    93,263 miles
    Test number
    611980465493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail93,263 miles (+6,481)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,263 miles
    Test number
    579036986609
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Pass86,782 miles (+7,328)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2016
    Odometer
    86,782 miles
    Test number
    529237045117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass79,454 miles (+9,496)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    79,454 miles
    Test number
    206589274094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass69,958 miles (+555)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    69,958 miles
    Test number
    229457283039
    • NoteSlight movement o/s headlamp

  20. Fail69,403 miles (+6,451)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,403 miles
    Test number
    596208273024
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight movement o/s headlamp

  21. Pass62,952 miles (+6,050)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    62,952 miles
    Test number
    445565972067
    • NoteEngine management light on

  22. Pass56,902 miles (+8,205)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    56,902 miles
    Test number
    168012191401
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass48,697 miles (+6,584)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    48,697 miles
    Test number
    104884180475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass42,113 miles (+7,198)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    42,113 miles
    Test number
    283504769077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass34,915 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    34,915 miles
    Test number
    261573498047
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  26. Pass34,904 miles (+16,271)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    34,904 miles
    Test number
    200142248041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass18,633 miles (-9,112)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2008
    Odometer
    18,633 miles
    Test number
    462263447149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass27,745 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2007
    Odometer
    27,745 miles
    Test number
    844575946143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y216 GEC

Does Y216 GEC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y216 GEC is valid until 28 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y216 GEC?
The MOT on Y216 GEC is valid until 28 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y216 GEC done?
Y216 GEC was recorded at 130,086 miles at its MOT on 29 Nov 2025, an average of 5,244 miles a year.
Has Y216 GEC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y216 GEC has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on Y216 GEC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 May 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y216 GEC find?
Y216 GEC passed its latest MOT on 29 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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