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AF05 VKK

2005 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,788 mi
Last recorded108,788 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota Corolla70,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 VKK
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 108,788 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly cracked (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wiper plade defective

Pass 22 Mar 2024 103,196 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 97,964 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 92,740 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 89,086 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 81,399 miles

Front registration plate slightly damaged

Front wipers smearing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 79,497 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Feb 2019 79,497 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Feb 2018 72,525 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 72,525 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 66,976 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 60,542 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 55,211 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 48,033 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

both rear tyres 'stepped' and deteriorating

centre rear stop lamp not working

nearside front washer slightly weak

nearside front wiper blade slightly smearing screen

Pass 26 Feb 2014 48,033 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres 'stepped' and deteriorating

centre rear stop lamp not working

nearside front washer slightly weak

nearside front wiper blade slightly smearing screen

Pass 2 Mar 2012 30,651 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front wiper blades slight smearing

offside front tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 2 Mar 2012 30,651 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front wiper blades slight smearing

offside front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 21 Oct 2010 15,319 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 8,278 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 6,248 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 VKK is a 2005 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VKK, 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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AF05 VKK is a 2005 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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