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AF05 VKG

2005 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

146,644 mi
Last recorded146,644 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Toyota Corolla70,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2017 146,644 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2017 146,639 miles

Emissions not tested lamba reading to high due to exhaust leak (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 135,131 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Feb 2016 135,131 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 124,250 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 124,250 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 109,178 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 94,803 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 94,803 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 83,433 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 74,039 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 62,854 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 49,533 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 32,849 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 VKG is a 2005 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VKG, 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 VKG registered?

AF05 VKG is a 2005 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 4 March 2005.

Is AF05 VKG safe to buy?

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