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AF55 KVX

2005 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

175,130 mi
Last recorded175,130 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota Corolla70,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 KVX
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 175,130 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2026 175,130 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2025 156,490 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2025 156,490 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 140,400 miles

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 126,157 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Plastic covers fitted

Rear axle beam is corroded

Rear of vehicle is corroded

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Jan 2023 126,157 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Plastic covers fitted

Rear axle beam is corroded

Rear of vehicle is corroded

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2022 122,935 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective both smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

centre stop lamp not working

Fail 8 Feb 2022 122,932 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 24 Sep 2020 120,060 miles

ADVISE BOTH HEADLIGHT LIGHT OUTPUT IS SLIGHTLY REDUCED DUE TO CONDITION OF LIGHT LENSES

ADVISE HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT DOES NOT WORK

Fail 23 Sep 2020 120,059 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

ADVISE BOTH HEADLIGHT LIGHT OUTPUT IS SLIGHTLY REDUCED DUE TO CONDITION OF LIGHT LENSES

ADVISE HAND BRAKE COMES UP HIGH

ADVISE HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT DOES NOT WORK

ADVISE O/S/F AND N/S/F TYRES ARE PUNTURED

Pass 23 Sep 2019 108,724 miles

Front Tyres wearing low, 3mm.

Pass 14 Sep 2018 91,212 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 83,682 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 79,123 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking on side walls

both head lamp lenses need polishing

front brakes binding slightley

n/s/r wheel centre cap missing

o/s/f tyre 2mm

Pass 23 Sep 2015 74,520 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 70,320 miles

washers poor

Fail 23 Sep 2014 70,320 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

washers poor

Pass 13 Sep 2013 64,351 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 58,376 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 54,806 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 49,498 miles

N/S/R Brake binding slightly

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 45,513 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 36,236 miles

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

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

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 KVX is a 2005 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AF55 KVX, 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 AF55 KVX registered?

AF55 KVX is a 2005 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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