TOYOTA COROLLA2003 · 1.4L Petrol

The vehicle is currently in a stable state of roadworthiness, having passed its most recent MOT on 17 September 2025 at 93,663 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend appears consistent over the last three years, as the car has consistently cleared its tests without any recorded advisories or mechanical failures. The mileage is exceptionally low for a 23 year old vehicle, averaging roughly 4,072 miles per year. Between 11 October 2023 and 17 September 2025, the odometer increased by only 3,354 miles. This low usage suggests the car has spent significant time stationary or has been used for very short journeys, which can sometimes mask underlying issues like perished rubber seals or battery degradation. The MOT record is unusually clean, showing no failures for defects and no advisories since October 2023. While the failures on 10 October 2023 and 17 September 2024 were resolved immediately on the same day, the lack of any recorded wear on consumables is atypical for a car of this age. A buyer should specifically inspect the brake discs for surface corrosion and check the suspension bushes for cracking, as low-mileage vehicles often suffer from age-related rubber degradation regardless of the distance driven. Priority should be given to checking for structural corrosion on the chassis and sills, as these are common failure points for this era of Toyota that may not have been flagged if the vehicle was kept in a dry environment. Verifying the condition of the tyres and checking for flat spots from long-term standing is also recommended to ensure the vehicle is truly road-ready.