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Toyota Corolla

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

Y259 KAUMOT history

Y259 KAU is a silver petrol Toyota Corolla first used on 9 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 17 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 82,936 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2025.

Y259 KAU silver Toyota Corolla – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Toyota Corolla, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 17 Oct 2026
Mileage
82,936 mi
At MOT on 17 Oct 2025
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,777 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y259 KAU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Corolla
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
9 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y259 KAU was last recorded at 82,936 miles on 17 Oct 2025, 7,558 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Oct 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Sept 2020: 48,785 miles, lower than 50,932 miles on 30 Sept 2019.

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
75,378 miles · 18 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
7,558 miles
Average per year
3,777 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 82,936 miles
  • 2024 – 75,378 miles
  • 2023 – 68,509 miles
  • 2022 – 62,262 miles
  • 2021 – 55,299 miles
  • 2020 – 48,785 miles
  • 2019 – 50,932 miles
  • 2018 – 38,038 miles
  • 2017 – 32,203 miles
  • 2016 – 28,836 miles
  • 2015 – 24,331 miles
  • 2014 – 17,452 miles
  • 2013 – 12,322 miles
  • 2012 – 10,179 miles
  • 2011 – 10,065 miles
  • 2010 – 9,939 miles
  • 2009 – 9,803 miles
  • 2008 – 9,655 miles
  • 2007 – 9,368 miles
  • 2006 – 8,955 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,936 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

29 tests since 16 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,936 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    82,936 miles
    Test number
    179538182666

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail82,936 miles (+7,558)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,936 miles
    Test number
    373243523332
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

  3. Pass75,378 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    75,378 miles
    Test number
    450966987176
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail75,378 miles (+6,869)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,378 miles
    Test number
    730544194674
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass68,509 miles (+6,247)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    68,509 miles
    Test number
    309758139234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass62,262 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    62,262 miles
    Test number
    940984332248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail62,262 miles (+6,963)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,262 miles
    Test number
    965378169224
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass55,299 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    55,299 miles
    Test number
    385257775377
    • MinorNearside Front Indicator switch not able to be operated from the normal driving position (4.4.2 (a) (i))

  9. Fail55,299 miles (+6,514)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,299 miles
    Test number
    930682023508
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Indicator switch not able to be operated from the normal driving position (4.4.2 (a) (i))

  10. Pass48,785 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    48,785 miles
    Test number
    578598454115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail48,785 miles (-2,147)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,785 miles
    Test number
    826474008922
    • Repaired at testCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass50,932 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    50,932 miles
    Test number
    150523769527

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail50,932 miles (+12,894)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,932 miles
    Test number
    125295217808
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass38,038 miles (+5,835)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    38,038 miles
    Test number
    153794972937

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass32,203 miles (+3,367)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    32,203 miles
    Test number
    545877641348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass28,836 miles (+4,505)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    28,836 miles
    Test number
    422171903678

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass24,331 miles (+6,879)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    24,331 miles
    Test number
    895916425258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass17,452 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    17,452 miles
    Test number
    167832494053
    • NoteN/side front tyre is cracking on side wall
    • NoteO/side and n/side rear tyres ra cracking on side wall

  19. Fail77,452 miles (+65,130)3 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,452 miles
    Test number
    918862694074
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteN/side front tyre is cracking on side wall
    • NoteO/side and n/side rear tyres ra cracking on side wall

  20. Pass12,322 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    12,322 miles
    Test number
    229470603197
    • NoteO/side front head light damage

  21. Fail12,322 miles (+2,143)3 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,322 miles
    Test number
    787930003102
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteO/side front head light damage

  22. Pass10,179 miles (+114)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    10,179 miles
    Test number
    608293172017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass10,065 miles (+126)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    10,065 miles
    Test number
    259233961080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass9,939 miles (+136)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    9,939 miles
    Test number
    423184260004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass9,803 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    9,803 miles
    Test number
    320966279040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail9,803 miles (+148)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,803 miles
    Test number
    992055979021
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  27. Pass9,655 miles (+287)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    9,655 miles
    Test number
    270659078097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass9,368 miles (+413)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    9,368 miles
    Test number
    834460767054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass8,955 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    8,955 miles
    Test number
    243505276000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y259 KAU

Does Y259 KAU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y259 KAU expired on 17 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y259 KAU?
The MOT on Y259 KAU expired on 17 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y259 KAU done?
Y259 KAU was recorded at 82,936 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2025, an average of 3,777 miles a year.
Has Y259 KAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y259 KAU has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on Y259 KAU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Sept 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y259 KAU find?
Y259 KAU passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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