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11 records

History events

1 found

Accidents

Salvage, Flood, Rebuilt

Title brands

2 owners

Owners

8,632 mi

Last mileage

1 found

Open recalls

2021 Toyota Corolla

VIN: 5YFT4MCE3MP076873

Rating: Salvage

Report ID: 113BFA64

SALVAGE TITLE

2 OWNERS

Trim:XSE

Engine:2.0L I4

Transmission:CVT

Drive:FWD

Fuel:Gasoline

Color:Silver

Year

2021

Make

Toyota

Model

Corolla

Odometer

8,632 M

Condition & Risk Assessment

AI-powered analysis of vehicle condition and potential risks

38

Overall Score

Poor

High

Risk Level

Caution Advised

F

History Grade

Salvage Title

Salvage, flood and rebuilt title brands — insurer total loss

Water / flood damage reported Oct 2021 (est. $25,137)

Sold at Copart salvage auction — November 2021 ($11,700)

1 open safety recall (air bag sensor) — check with dealer

Consistent odometer — no rollback detected (8,632 mi)

VinCheck Insight

Bottom line: this vehicle's history shows a salvage/branded title, severe collision damage, 1 open recall. It can still be the right car at the right price — but only after an independent inspection, and use every finding below as leverage when you negotiate.

Market Valuation

Estimated market values based on condition and comparable sales

Trade-in Values

Rough

$12,825

Average

$16,265

Clean

$18,465

Retail Values

Rough

$16,475

Average

$18,175

Clean

$21,950

Values are estimates based on market data and vehicle condition. Actual prices may vary based on location, demand, and negotiation.

Ownership History

Estimated ownership information based on title and registration records

Total Owners

2

Vehicle Age

5 years

Last Odometer

8,632 M

Individual Owner Details

1

1st Owner

Personal

NJ

Purchased in

2021

Usage Duration

1 yr 5 mo

Est. Miles/Year

1,900

Last Odometer

2,699

2

2nd Owner

Personal

GA

Purchased in

2022

Usage Duration

Current owner

Est. Miles/Year

1,900

Last Odometer

8,632

Vehicle Specifications

Detailed vehicle specifications from manufacturer data

Year

2021

Make

Toyota

Model

Corolla

Engine

2.0L L4 DOHC 16V

Transmission

Continuously Variable (CVT)

Drive Type

FWD

Fuel Type

Gasoline

Body Style

4D Sedan

Trim

XSE

Steering

Rack & Pinion

Cylinders

4

Displacement

2.0L

Tires

225/45R18

Equipment & Features

Standard features included with this vehicle

Air Conditioning

Dual Zone Climate Control

Power Windows

Power Door Locks

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Driver Airbag

Passenger Airbag

Side Airbags

Knee Airbags

Adaptive Cruise Control

Lane Departure Alert

Pre-Collision System

Automatic High Beams

Remote Keyless Entry

Push Button Start

Rear Window Defroster

Daytime Running Lights

LED Headlights

Traction Control

Electronic Stability Control

Tire Pressure Monitoring

Backup Camera

Bluetooth Connectivity

Apple CarPlay

Android Auto

Heated Front Seats

Sport Seats

Power Moonroof

18-inch Alloy Wheels

Blind Spot Monitor

Report Summary

Ownership History

2 Owners

Odometer Reading

8,632 M

Recalls

1 record(s) found

Title History

2 record(s) found

Sale History

1 record(s) found

Lien & Impound

No Records

Title Brands

Salvage — Total Loss

Theft Records

Not Listed as Stolen

Junk & Salvage

Salvage Auction (Copart)

Insurance Records

Total-Loss Claim Settled

Accident History

1 Flood Damage Record

Emission & Safety

No Issues Reported

All History Events

Complete timeline of all recorded vehicle events

Dealer

New Vehicle Purchase

5 mi - Green Brook, NJ · $23,998

Flood

Water / flood damage — insurer total loss (State Farm)

2,699 mi - Est. repair cost $25,137

Dealer

Salvage & flood title (NJ) · sold at Copart for $11,700

2,699 mi - Copart Trenton, NJ

DMV

Rebuilt title issued - GA

2,699 mi

Salvage

Sold by Atlanta Best Used Cars — $25,900

2,707 mi - Peachtree Corners, GA

Mileage History

Verified

Reported odometer readings over time — a smooth, rising line indicates no rollback

Mileage Comparison

How this vehicle's mileage compares to average for its age

Current Mileage

8,632 mi

As of Sep 2025

Average for 5 Year Old Vehicle

60,000 mi

Based on 12,000 mi/year

Difference from Average

51,368 mi under

14% of average

51,368 miles under average (14%)

This 5-year-old vehicle has 8,632 miles vs. the 60,000-mile average.

VinCheck Insight

At 8,632 mi, this car is well below the 60,000 mi average for its age. Low mileage is usually good — but unusually low can also mean it sat unused after damage or a major fault. Confirm why, and that the low reading is genuine.

Odometer Verification

Analysis of odometer readings for consistency and tampering

Verified

Odometer readings are consistent

8,632

Current Odometer (Sep 2025)

All odometer readings show consistent progression

No signs of rollback or tampering detected

Average of 3,800 miles per year - consistent, no rollback

Accidents & Damage

1 record

Reported accidents, damage, and insurance claims

Severe

Points of impact

Location

New Jersey

Airbags

Not reported

Areas damaged

Water / flood

Est. damage

$25,137

Flood damage reported by the insurer (State Farm), which declared the car a total loss. New Jersey issued a salvage title with a flood brand; the car sold at a Copart salvage auction and was later rebuilt and retitled in Georgia.

Estimated Repair Cost

severe damage

To repair the reported damage: $3,480 – $11,910 depending on parts sourcing.

OEM / FactoryHighest quality

$5,660 – $11,910

Parts $3,520 – $9,770Labor $2,140

Genuine manufacturer parts — exact fit, full warranty, preserves safety systems.

AftermarketInsurer default

$3,910 – $9,170

Parts $1,770 – $7,030Labor $2,140

Third-party equivalents. The default most insurers pay — typically 25–50% below OEM.

Used / RecycledLowest cost

$3,480 – $7,800

Parts $1,340 – $5,660Labor $2,140

Genuine parts pulled from salvage vehicles. Lowest cost; condition varies by donor.

Estimate only — a negotiation guide, not a binding quote. Part prices are representative US market ranges aggregated from parts marketplaces (eBay Motors, brand parts retailers) and salvage yards; labor at a national-average body rate. Actual cost depends on shop rates, hidden structural damage, and your region.

VinCheck Insight

This vehicle has severe reported damage to the front end, driver side. Structural repairs can hide poorly-fixed frame, suspension, or safety-system issues. Insist on an independent body-shop inspection of the affected area, ask for the repair invoices, and treat the damage as strong leverage on price.

Auction History

1 records

Salvage auction records and damage information

Source: Auction records from partner databases

WATER/FLOOD

MINOR DENT/SCRATCHES

Sale Date

11/3/2021

Location

NJ - TRENTON

Actual Cash Value

$25,137

Repair Cost

$25,137

Odometer

2,699 mi (Actual)

Color

Silver

Engine

2.0L I4

Title Status

NJ - CERT OF TITLE-SALVAGE FLOOD

Auction Photos (10)

+4 more

Vehicle Photos

10 photos

Photos from manufacturer and auction records

Odometer History

5 records

Average: ~3,800 M per year - consistent, no rollback

5 M

Motor Vehicle Department

Apr 14, 2021

2,699 M

NMVTIS

Jul 27, 2022

2,707 M

Atlanta Best Used Cars

Sep 1, 2022

2,978 M

NMVTIS

Jun 6, 2025

8,632 M

NMVTIS

Sep 21, 2025

Title History

2 records

Source: NMVTIS data via approved provider

1

Original Title

NJ

Apr 13, 20215 M

2

Salvage Title (Flood)

NJ

Oct 20, 20212,699 M

3

Rebuilt Title

GA

Jul 27, 20222,699 M

4

Title Transfer

GA

Sep 18, 20222,978 M

5

Title Transfer

GA

Jun 6, 20252,978 M

6

Current Title

GA

Sep 21, 20258,632 M

Sale History

1 record

Source: Dealer Records

New Vehicle Purchase (Green Brook, NJ)

$23,998

Apr 13, 2021

Copart Salvage Auction (Trenton, NJ)

$11,700

Nov 3, 2021

Dealer Sale — Atlanta Best Used Cars

$25,900

Sep 1, 2022

Listed for Sale — Industry Auto, Norcross, GA

$19,499

Aug 29, 2025

Safety Recalls

1 record

Source: NHTSA

1 Recall(s) Reported - Check with manufacturer for completion status

Date: Dec 20, 2023

Summary

Toyota is recalling certain 2020-2021 Corolla and other models. A short circuit may develop in the Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensor, preventing the front passenger air bag from deploying.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the sensor as necessary, free of charge.

VinCheck Insight

1 open safety recall is outstanding. Recalls are repaired free at any franchised dealer — ask the seller to complete them before purchase, or factor a dealer visit into your plan. Unrepaired recalls can be a safety risk.

NHTSA Safety Ratings

5-Star Overall

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) — free public crash-test data

Overall

5/5

Frontal Crash

5/5

Side Crash

5/5

Rollover

4/5

Electronic Stability Control: Standard

Forward Collision Warning: Standard

Lane Departure Warning: Standard

Owner Complaints

186 on file

Source: NHTSA owner-filed complaints — free public-domain data

186

Total complaints

18

Involved a crash

2

Involved a fire

Most-reported problem areas

Air Bags52 reports

Engine41 reports

Unknown or Other32 reports

Electrical System23 reports

Power Train19 reports

EPA Fuel Economy

34 MPG combined

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov — 2.0L L4 DOHC 16V

City

31

MPG

Highway

38

MPG

Combined

34

MPG

Estimated annual fuel cost: $1,900 (Regular Gasoline)

Title Brands

Title brand history from NMVTIS and state DMVs

Salvage Title

Active

Applied Oct 20, 2021 by New Jersey. A salvage brand means the vehicle was declared a total loss — it stays on the title permanently and significantly reduces value and insurability.

Flood Damage Title

Active

Applied Oct 20, 2021 by New Jersey. A salvage brand means the vehicle was declared a total loss — it stays on the title permanently and significantly reduces value and insurability.

Rebuilt Title

Active

Applied Jul 24, 2022 by Georgia. A salvage brand means the vehicle was declared a total loss — it stays on the title permanently and significantly reduces value and insurability.

VinCheck Insight

This vehicle carries a salvage brand. A branded title means it was once declared a total loss — it permanently cuts resale value (often 40–60%), can limit financing and insurance, and signals significant past damage. It can still be a smart buy at a steep enough discount, but only after a professional inspection confirms it was rebuilt safely.

Title Brand Check

38 points checked

Source: NMVTIS & state DMV records — every brand type scanned

Major title brands

Fire brandClear

Hail brandClear

Flood brandFOUND

Manufacturer buybackClear

Junk or scrapped brandClear

Salvage brandFOUND

Rebuilt or rebuildable brandFOUND

Export only vehicleClear

Other brand checks — all clear

Salt water damageVandalismKitDismantledTest vehicleRefurbishedCollisionPrior taxiPrior policeGray marketAntiqueClassicAgricultural vehicleLogging vehicleStreet rodReissued VINReplicaTotaledOwner retainedBond postedMemorandum copyParts onlyRecovered theftUndisclosed lienFormer rentalDisclosed damageCrushedVIN replacedNon-conformity correctedSafety defect corrected

Odometer Fraud Check

10 points checked

Source: NMVTIS — no rollback, tampering, or discrepancy detected

Not ActualNo problem

Tampering VerifiedNo problem

Exempt from DisclosureNo problem

Exceeds Mechanical LimitsNo problem

May be AlteredNo problem

ReplacedNo problem

Reading at Time of RenewalNo problem

DiscrepancyNo problem

Title Record DiscrepancyNo problem

Exceeds Mechanical Limits RectifiedNo problem

Lien Records

Outstanding loans and financial encumbrances

No Liens Found

No outstanding liens or financial encumbrances were found for this vehicle.

Recommended Next Steps

Actions to take before purchasing this vehicle

1

Schedule Pre-Purchase Inspection

Have an independent mechanic inspect the vehicle before buying.

2

Verify Open Recall Completion

Contact Ford dealer to check recall status and schedule repair if needed.

3

Test Drive the Vehicle

Test drive in various conditions to check performance and comfort.

4

Negotiate Price

Use this report to negotiate a fair price based on vehicle condition.

Maintenance Tips

Recommended maintenance for this vehicle

Oil Change

Every 7,500 miles or 12 months

Tire Rotation

Every 7,500 miles

Brake Inspection

Every 15,000 miles or as needed

Transmission Service

Every 60,000 miles

Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Items to check when inspecting this vehicle

Exterior

Body panel alignment

Paint consistency

Tire tread depth

All lights working

Interior

Seat condition

Dashboard functions

A/C and heating

Infotainment system

Mechanical

Engine sounds

Transmission shifts

Brake performance

Steering response

Documents

Title matches VIN

Service records

Warranty status

Recall completion

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Report ID113BFA64

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NMVTIS-Approved Data

Vehicle history data sourced from NMVTIS-approved providers and partner databases. This report is provided for informational purposes only and should be used as one tool in your vehicle research. VinCheck is not responsible for any decisions made based on this information.

Frequently Asked Questions

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