2003 Toyota Corolla 1.4L Petrol · SM53 YKV
2003 Toyota Corolla (1.4L, petrol). First registered 25 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 93,402 miles. MOT expired on 08 Dec 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA COROLLA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Dec 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,402 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
SM53 YKV Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 09/12/2023
- 93,402 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SM53 YKV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Toyota Corolla (SM53 YKV) between November 2022 and December 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 December 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
SM53 YKV Mileage History
- 26/11/202289,322 mi
- 28/11/202289,322 mi
- 29/11/202393,873 mi+4,551 mi
- 09/12/202393,402 mi-471 mi
Average of roughly 3,943 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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