2003 Toyota Corolla 1.6L Petrol · FIW 12
2003 Toyota Corolla (1.6L, petrol). First registered 27 Jun 2003. Recorded mileage 83,092 miles. MOT expired on 26 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA COROLLA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,092 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FIW 12 Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/06/2025
- 83,092 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (37 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FIW 12 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Toyota Corolla (FIW 12) between June 2006 and June 2025.
The record contains 20 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 27 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (37 issues), Brakes (19 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 69 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 Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural ”; “Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated cords exposed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated cords exposed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”.
FIW 12 Mileage History
- 22/06/200611,654 mi
- 12/06/200715,561 mi+3,907 mi
- 20/06/200819,369 mi+3,808 mi
- 18/06/200923,047 mi+3,678 mi
- 26/06/201027,746 mi+4,699 mi
- 21/06/201130,681 mi+2,935 mi
- 21/06/201233,602 mi+2,921 mi
- 20/06/201336,415 mi+2,813 mi
- 20/06/201336,415 mi
- 12/06/201439,216 mi+2,801 mi
- 11/06/201542,370 mi+3,154 mi
- 23/06/201645,124 mi+2,754 mi
- 24/06/201645,126 mi+2 mi
- 06/06/201750,459 mi+5,333 mi
- 08/06/201750,459 mi
- 21/06/201855,524 mi+5,065 mi
- 21/06/201855,524 mi
- 13/06/201963,480 mi+7,956 mi
- 18/06/202070,813 mi+7,333 mi
- 16/06/202175,410 mi+4,597 mi
- 16/06/202278,493 mi+3,083 mi
- 19/06/202380,011 mi+1,518 mi
- 17/06/202481,124 mi+1,113 mi
- 02/06/202583,015 mi+1,891 mi
- 24/06/202583,081 mi+66 mi
- 27/06/202583,092 mi+11 mi
Average of roughly 3,757 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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