2004 Toyota Corolla 1.4L Petrol · FN54 KUB

The most recent test on 13 October 2025 at 75,734 miles returned a FAIL with no defects recorded, leaving the vehicle currently unroadworthy until the discrepancy is resolved. Prior to that, the record shows a stable pattern: passes on 9 October 2024 at 73,689 miles, 7 October 2023 at 71,442 miles, and 5 October 2022 at 69,486 miles, with a failed-then-passed sequence on the same 7 October 2023 date also showing no defects. The absence of advisories across five years suggests either meticulous presentation or incomplete tester reporting, but the latest failure with a blank defect sheet points to an administrative or unlogged fault rather than a clear mechanical decline. The odometer sat at 69,486 miles in October 2022 and reached 75,734 miles by October 2025, an average of roughly 2,083 miles per year across that span. Against the vehicle's 22-year life and 75,734 total miles, this is low use at about 3,442 miles annually from new. Such limited movement over two decades often means long standing periods, which accelerate perished rubber components, flat-spotted tyres, and surface corrosion on brake discs and underbody structures even when the MOT log stays clean. A buyer should physically verify why the October 2025 test failed with no listed defect, as DVSA systems occasionally omit free-text faults. Inspect the exhaust emissions, brake caliper operation, and suspension bushes for binding or leaks that a cursory test might miss. Given the age and low mileage, check structural integrity at sills, subframes, and coil spring seats for rust that standing storage encourages. Confirm the 2023 same-day fail-pass was a re-test without rectification cost, not a concealed repair. The clean advisory history warrants a hands-on check of wiper blades, tyre sidewalls, and handbrake travel before purchase, since light use masks intermittent faults poorly captured in sparse records.