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AF05 VKR

2005 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

95,518 mi
Last recorded95,518 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2014
Typical for 2005 Toyota Corolla70,401 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 VKR
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2014 95,518 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 83,640 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 73,100 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

high handbrake operation

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Dec 2011 61,667 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 61,667 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake Discs lipped

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 51,684 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 51,684 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 42,329 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 42,329 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 31,269 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 27,133 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 VKR is a 2005 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VKR, 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 VKR registered?

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

Is AF05 VKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF05 VKR shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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