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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.

Y281 BKM silver Toyota Corolla – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Toyota Corolla, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass156,575 miles
  • 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

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 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. Pass130,476 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    130,476 miles
    Test number
    963193897885

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. 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))
  8. Pass122,525 miles (+13,370)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    122,525 miles
    Test number
    504602088177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass109,155 miles (+13,202)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    109,155 miles
    Test number
    197357485267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass95,953 miles (+14,461)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    95,953 miles
    Test number
    279480036843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass81,492 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    81,492 miles
    Test number
    796882800703

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. 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)
  13. Pass70,264 miles (+3,899)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    70,264 miles
    Test number
    932682185866

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. Pass56,039 miles (+3,731)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    56,039 miles
    Test number
    418133092188
    • NoteFront number plate slightly detrioated
  18. Pass52,308 miles (+4,529)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    52,308 miles
    Test number
    987648781107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass47,779 miles (+5,069)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    47,779 miles
    Test number
    691940680124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. 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)
  21. 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)
  22. 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)
  23. 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)
  24. Pass35,609 miles (+4,369)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    35,609 miles
    Test number
    330991497142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. 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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