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Toyota Corolla

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,398 cc

Y281 KAUMOT history

Y281 KAU is a blue petrol Toyota Corolla first used on 30 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 24 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 95,161 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2026.

Y281 KAU blue Toyota Corolla – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Toyota Corolla, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 24 May 2027
Mileage
95,161 mi
At MOT on 20 May 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,864 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y281 KAU
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
30 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 May 2027
Latest MOT test
20 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y281 KAU was last recorded at 95,161 miles on 20 May 2026, 6,413 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,748 miles · 9 May 2025
Between the last two tests
6,413 miles
Average per year
3,864 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,161 miles
  • 2025 – 88,748 miles
  • 2024 – 83,594 miles
  • 2023 – 78,282 miles
  • 2022 – 72,426 miles
  • 2021 – 66,832 miles
  • 2020 – 63,085 miles
  • 2019 – 53,120 miles
  • 2018 – 45,912 miles
  • 2017 – 41,294 miles
  • 2016 – 40,454 miles
  • 2015 – 39,312 miles
  • 2014 – 37,691 miles
  • 2013 – 35,851 miles
  • 2012 – 34,060 miles
  • 2011 – 31,815 miles
  • 2010 – 30,179 miles
  • 2009 – 27,253 miles
  • 2008 – 23,116 miles
  • 2007 – 20,115 miles
  • 2006 – 17,120 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,161 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 10 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,161 miles (+6,413)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2027
    Odometer
    95,161 miles
    Test number
    830848312205
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass88,748 miles (+5,154)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2026
    Odometer
    88,748 miles
    Test number
    464626547837
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass83,594 miles (+5,312)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2025
    Odometer
    83,594 miles
    Test number
    343943893305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass78,282 miles (+5,856)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2024
    Odometer
    78,282 miles
    Test number
    673640373203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass72,426 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2023
    Odometer
    72,426 miles
    Test number
    573240575518

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail72,426 miles (+5,594)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,426 miles
    Test number
    446192195872
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass66,832 miles (+3,747)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    66,832 miles
    Test number
    457740633397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass63,085 miles (+9,965)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    63,085 miles
    Test number
    582684265484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass53,120 miles (+7,208)4 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    53,120 miles
    Test number
    219230855999
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  10. Pass45,912 miles (+4,618)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    45,912 miles
    Test number
    642242061065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass41,294 miles (+840)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    41,294 miles
    Test number
    245456628738

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass40,454 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    40,454 miles
    Test number
    239616716474
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre punctured

  13. Fail40,454 miles (+1,142)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,454 miles
    Test number
    945471222268
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre punctured

  14. Pass39,312 miles (+1,621)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    39,312 miles
    Test number
    197780775449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass37,691 miles (+1,840)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    37,691 miles
    Test number
    295678344088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass35,851 miles (+1,791)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    35,851 miles
    Test number
    186681573430
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Pass34,060 miles (+2,245)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    34,060 miles
    Test number
    185272472033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass31,815 miles (+1,636)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    31,815 miles
    Test number
    695023761056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass30,179 miles (+2,926)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    30,179 miles
    Test number
    130540870453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail27,253 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,253 miles
    Test number
    644718959018
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  21. Pass27,253 miles (+4,137)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    27,253 miles
    Test number
    783458659074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass23,116 miles (+3,001)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    23,116 miles
    Test number
    510944178016
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  23. Pass20,115 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    20,115 miles
    Test number
    652002677027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail20,115 miles (+2,995)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,115 miles
    Test number
    670192177020
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  25. Pass17,120 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    17,120 miles
    Test number
    771149366059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y281 KAU

Does Y281 KAU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y281 KAU is valid until 24 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y281 KAU?
The MOT on Y281 KAU is valid until 24 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y281 KAU done?
Y281 KAU was recorded at 95,161 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2026, an average of 3,864 miles a year.
Has Y281 KAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y281 KAU has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 25 May 2022.
Has the mileage on Y281 KAU 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 KAU find?
Y281 KAU passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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