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Toyota Corolla

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

Y261 KAUMOT history

Y261 KAU is a silver petrol Toyota Corolla first used on 30 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 11 Mar 2023 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 64,630 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Feb 2022.

Y261 KAU silver Toyota Corolla – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 11 Mar 2023
Mileage
64,630 mi
At MOT on 28 Feb 2022
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,432 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y261 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
30 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
28 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y261 KAU was last recorded at 64,630 miles on 28 Feb 2022, 850 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Feb 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Mar 2015: 58,319 miles, lower than 517,180 miles on 12 Mar 2014.

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
63,780 miles · 15 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
850 miles
Average per year
2,432 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 64,630 miles
  • 2021 – 63,780 miles
  • 2020 – 63,308 miles
  • 2019 – 62,484 miles
  • 2018 – 61,544 miles
  • 2017 – 60,477 miles
  • 2016 – 59,500 miles
  • 2015 – 58,319 miles
  • 2014 – 517,180 miles
  • 2012 – 55,416 miles
  • 2011 – 53,288 miles
  • 2009 – 40,127 miles
  • 2008 – 35,882 miles
  • 2007 – 31,184 miles
  • 2006 – 26,118 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass64,630 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s + o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened and fixing mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019

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 Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass64,630 miles (+850)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    64,630 miles
    Test number
    450001037318
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s + o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened and fixing mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass63,780 miles (+472)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    63,780 miles
    Test number
    586798786316
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s + o/s (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass63,308 miles (+824)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    63,308 miles
    Test number
    727405300055
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass62,484 miles (+940)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    62,484 miles
    Test number
    239258319844
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass61,544 miles (+1,067)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    61,544 miles
    Test number
    991154630510
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear beam and all arms (2.4.G.1)

  6. Pass60,477 miles (+977)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    60,477 miles
    Test number
    357168734345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass59,500 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    59,500 miles
    Test number
    223334433629
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  8. Fail59,500 miles (+1,181)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,500 miles
    Test number
    350674050455
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  9. Pass58,319 miles (-458,861)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    58,319 miles
    Test number
    167945965053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass517,180 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    517,180 miles
    Test number
    186451374049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail57,180 miles (+1,764)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,180 miles
    Test number
    398601174014
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail55,416 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,416 miles
    Test number
    377727122213
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  13. Pass55,416 miles (+2,128)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    55,416 miles
    Test number
    977107122233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass53,288 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    53,288 miles
    Test number
    525431721220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    990779520246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass40,127 miles (+4,245)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    40,127 miles
    Test number
    453334819150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass35,882 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    35,882 miles
    Test number
    970273918145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail35,877 miles (+4,693)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,877 miles
    Test number
    271443918168
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass31,184 miles (+5,066)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    31,184 miles
    Test number
    732325017167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass26,118 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    26,118 miles
    Test number
    980238016159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y261 KAU

Does Y261 KAU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y261 KAU expired on 11 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y261 KAU?
The MOT on Y261 KAU expired on 11 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y261 KAU done?
Y261 KAU was recorded at 64,630 miles at its MOT on 28 Feb 2022, an average of 2,432 miles a year.
Has Y261 KAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y261 KAU has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Mar 2016.
Has the mileage on Y261 KAU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Mar 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y261 KAU find?
Y261 KAU passed its latest MOT on 28 Feb 2022 with 3 advisories: front lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s + o/s; rear anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened and fixing mounts; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all arms.

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