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AF55 KUW

2005 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

161,652 mi
Last recorded161,652 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota Corolla70,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 KUW
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 161,652 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 149,112 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 135,636 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 120,861 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 117,300 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 106,911 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 106,908 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output faded (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output faded (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

n/s/f corner of bumper duct taped but all secure

Pass 19 Feb 2020 97,780 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 89,173 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 87,567 miles

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Slight deterioration to headlamp lenses

Fail 14 May 2018 87,566 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 May 2017 86,356 miles

Front lower suspension arms corroded

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake slightly tight to turn

Fail 2 May 2017 86,356 miles

Front lower suspension arms corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake slightly tight to turn

Pass 13 May 2016 81,654 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 70,752 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 70,752 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 63,685 miles

front tyres perished and worn on edges

rear coil springs deteriating

Pass 4 Sep 2012 52,420 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 47,079 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 41,279 miles

Hi level brake light not working

Pass 20 Aug 2009 34,598 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 28,687 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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AF55 KUW is a 2005 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AF55 KUW, 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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AF55 KUW is a 2005 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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