2015 Toyota Corolla 1.8L Petrol · AE64 FPU

The 2015 Toyota Corolla presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 30 October 2025 at 117,052 miles with zero defects recorded. That outcome is significant because it follows a period of minor lighting faults that were clearly addressed and have not returned. The record shows no recurring mechanical failures, no corrosion concerns, and no emissions or braking defects across the available history. For a vehicle of this age, the MOT data suggests consistent, if basic, upkeep rather than neglect. The mileage accumulation is steady and unremarkable in a positive sense. Between the October 2023 test at 89,538 miles and the October 2024 test at 99,493 miles, the car covered 9,955 miles in twelve months. The following year, from October 2024 to October 2025, it added 17,559 miles, a notable jump that brings the annual average closer to 10,600 miles overall. That second-year increase suggests heavier use, possibly longer commutes or motorway driving, which places greater demand on consumable components such as brake discs and pads, tyres, and suspension bushes. No gaps appear in the annual test sequence, so there is no evidence of prolonged periods off the road. The only recurring fault across the record is a front position lamp incorrect colour, flagged on 13 October 2023 at 89,538 miles during both the failed and re-test on the same day. This points to a simple bulb replacement rather than a wiring or electrical fault, and its absence from the 2024 and 2025 tests confirms it was properly resolved. The rear fog lamp failure noted on the same date was also a one-off item, likely a blown bulb or disconnected unit, with no reappearance since. A buyer should still inspect the front lamp units for aftermarket bulbs or lens discolouration that could indicate tampering. Given the higher mileage in the most recent year, a physical check of the front and rear brake condition, tyre tread depth and evenness, and the condition of lower suspension arms and anti-roll bar links is advisable. The MOT record is clean, but it only captures a snapshot. A test drive over uneven surfaces will reveal whether the suspension is tight or if any bush wear has begun to introduce knocks or vagueness not yet severe enough to fail an inspection.