
Toyota Corolla
Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,398 cc
Y281 BKMMOT history
Y281 BKM is a silver petrol Toyota Corolla first used on 20 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 27 Jan 2026 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 156,575 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jan 2025.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 27 Jan 2026
- Mileage
- 156,575 mi
- At MOT on 25 Jan 2025
- MOT tests
- 25
- 19 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 6,758 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y281 BKM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Toyota
- Model
- Corolla
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,398 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 20 Jul 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 27 Jan 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Jan 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y281 BKM was last recorded at 156,575 miles on 25 Jan 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 156,575 miles · 24 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 6,758 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 156,575 miles
- 2024 – 147,500 miles
- 2023 – 137,444 miles
- 2022 – 130,476 miles
- 2021 – 122,525 miles
- 2019 – 109,155 miles
- 2018 – 95,953 miles
- 2017 – 81,492 miles
- 2016 – 70,264 miles
- 2015 – 66,365 miles
- 2014 – 62,797 miles
- 2013 – 59,320 miles
- 2012 – 56,039 miles
- 2011 – 52,308 miles
- 2010 – 47,779 miles
- 2009 – 42,710 miles
- 2008 – 39,415 miles
- 2007 – 35,609 miles
- 2006 – 31,240 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded 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.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2015
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015
Full MOT history
25 tests since 10 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass156,575 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 156,575 miles
- Test number
- 732803105319
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail156,575 miles (+9,075)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,575 miles
- Test number
- 623950243824
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorFront Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass147,500 miles (+10,056)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 147,500 miles
- Test number
- 493619937018
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass137,444 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 137,444 miles
- Test number
- 203518350430
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail137,444 miles (+6,968)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,444 miles
- Test number
- 832851752575
- Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass130,476 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 130,476 miles
- Test number
- 963193897885
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail130,476 miles (+7,951)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,476 miles
- Test number
- 863010203933
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Pass122,525 miles (+13,370)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 122,525 miles
- Test number
- 504602088177
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass109,155 miles (+13,202)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 109,155 miles
- Test number
- 197357485267
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,953 miles (+14,461)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 95,953 miles
- Test number
- 279480036843
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,492 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 81,492 miles
- Test number
- 796882800703
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail81,492 miles (+11,228)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,492 miles
- Test number
- 588559086806
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureUpper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass70,264 miles (+3,899)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 70,264 miles
- Test number
- 932682185866
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,365 miles (+3,568)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 66,365 miles
- Test number
- 287090695187
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteO/s/f slight bind on brake
Pass62,797 miles (+3,477)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 62,797 miles
- Test number
- 285951894122
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteTailgate has slight accidental damage
Pass59,320 miles (+3,281)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 59,320 miles
- Test number
- 928272493183
- NoteBoot slightly damaged
- NoteBoth front tyres starting to wear on inner edges
Pass56,039 miles (+3,731)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 56,039 miles
- Test number
- 418133092188
- NoteFront number plate slightly detrioated
Pass52,308 miles (+4,529)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 52,308 miles
- Test number
- 987648781107
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,779 miles (+5,069)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 47,779 miles
- Test number
- 691940680124
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,710 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 42,710 miles
- Test number
- 594403289185
- AdvisoryCentre Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail42,710 miles (+3,295)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,710 miles
- Test number
- 833423989195
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
- AdvisoryCentre Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail39,415 miles1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,415 miles
- Test number
- 631092098158
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass39,415 miles (+3,806)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 39,415 miles
- Test number
- 953062198126
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass35,609 miles (+4,369)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 35,609 miles
- Test number
- 330991497142
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,240 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 31,240 miles
- Test number
- 403861496104
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y281 BKM
- Does Y281 BKM currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y281 BKM expired on 27 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y281 BKM?
- The MOT on Y281 BKM expired on 27 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y281 BKM done?
- Y281 BKM was recorded at 156,575 miles at its MOT on 25 Jan 2025, an average of 6,758 miles a year.
- Has Y281 BKM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y281 BKM has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jan 2025.
- Has the mileage on Y281 BKM 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 Y281 BKM find?
- Y281 BKM passed its latest MOT on 25 Jan 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.
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