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AF05 VKU

2005 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

135,795 mi
Last recorded135,795 miles
Recorded on19 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Toyota Corolla70,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 VKU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2023 135,795 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

parking brake just met requirement

Pass 26 Mar 2022 123,193 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Nearside + Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight rust under vehicle

Pass 23 Feb 2021 120,334 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 120,320 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 118,709 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 116,337 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

VEHICLE HAS AN OUTSTANDING MANUFACTURERS SAFETY RECALL

Fail 6 Feb 2019 116,315 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

VEHICLE HAS AN OUTSTANDING MANUFACTURERS SAFETY RECALL

Pass 12 Feb 2018 108,096 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sidewalls cracking

Pass 20 Feb 2017 97,913 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2017 97,913 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 89,162 miles

Nearside Rear cracking on side wall

child seats fitted front and rear full inspection of belts is restricted

Fail 10 Mar 2016 89,162 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear cracking on side wall

child seats fitted front and rear full inspection of belts is restricted

Fail 2 Mar 2015 80,135 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 80,135 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 70,183 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 63,023 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 56,117 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 48,101 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

REAR WIPER RUBBER SPLIT

Pass 19 Feb 2010 39,594 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

Pass 6 Mar 2009 29,669 miles

front brake pads low

Pass 21 Feb 2008 20,564 miles

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

both rear tyre's slightly out of shape

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 VKU is a 2005 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 VKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF05 VKU registered?

AF05 VKU is a 2005 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 10 March 2005.

Is AF05 VKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF05 VKU shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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