2006 Toyota Corolla 1.6L Petrol · EF56 OUO
2006 Toyota Corolla (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 2006. Recorded mileage 139,413 miles. MOT expired on 22 Apr 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA COROLLA
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,413 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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EF56 OUO Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 15/04/2025
- 139,413 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EF56 OUO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Toyota Corolla (EF56 OUO) between November 2009 and April 2025.
The record contains 16 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 15 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (28 issues), Brakes (23 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 64 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))”.
EF56 OUO Mileage History
- 30/11/200918,971 mi
- 22/11/201025,469 mi+6,498 mi
- 28/11/201132,036 mi+6,567 mi
- 30/11/201238,352 mi+6,316 mi
- 28/11/201343,762 mi+5,410 mi
- 27/11/201449,463 mi+5,701 mi
- 27/11/201555,476 mi+6,013 mi
- 28/11/201662,102 mi+6,626 mi
- 09/12/201769,984 mi+7,882 mi
- 05/01/201977,729 mi+7,745 mi
- 05/01/201977,729 mi
- 22/01/202092,808 mi+15,079 mi
- 20/01/2021117,169 mi+24,361 mi
- 20/01/2021117,169 mi
- 03/02/2022127,831 mi+10,662 mi
- 30/01/2023135,528 mi+7,697 mi
- 30/01/2023135,530 mi+2 mi
- 19/03/2024137,876 mi+2,346 mi
- 24/04/2024137,956 mi+80 mi
- 24/04/2024137,956 mi
- 15/04/2025139,413 mi+1,457 mi
Average of roughly 7,835 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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