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AF05 SMO

2005 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

111,587 mi
Last recorded111,587 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Toyota Corolla70,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 SMO
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2021 111,587 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OSF strut turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2021 111,587 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OSF strut turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 108,026 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 91,838 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON EDGES AND PERISHED ON WALLS

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE PERISHED ON WALLS

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON EDGES AND PERISHED ON WALLS

Fail 31 Jan 2019 91,838 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pipe excessively corroded BRAKE PIPE FRONT TO REAR TO OFFSIDE REAR FLEX LEAKING FLUID (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON EDGES AND PERISHED ON WALLS

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE PERISHED ON WALLS

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON EDGES AND PERISHED ON WALLS

Pass 12 Mar 2018 81,603 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 74,714 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Jan 2017 74,714 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s and n/s rear (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/s rear (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 70,087 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 65,495 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 61,189 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 57,862 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 52,463 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Outer sills have plastic covers, Not allowing inspection of outer sills

Pass 8 Mar 2010 48,261 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 47,069 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 43,836 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 39,717 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Corolla?

Based on 4,239,724 MOT tests across 329,089 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
5,528
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
329,089
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 151,978
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 93,312
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58,778
position lamp(s) not working 57,990
Brake pipe excessively corroded 51,013
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AF05 SMO is a 2005 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2005 Toyota Corolla models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 70,401 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Corolla fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 151,978 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF05 SMO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Corolla typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 21 years old, this Toyota Corolla is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AF05 SMO registered?

AF05 SMO is a 2005 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 3 March 2005.

Is AF05 SMO safe to buy?

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