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AF55 KWB

2005 Toyota Corolla

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

118,499 mi
Last recorded118,499 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Corolla70,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 KWB
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 118,499 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 112,930 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2024 112,927 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 106,913 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 102,087 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

rear underbody corrosion

Fail 30 Aug 2022 102,087 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

rear underbody corrosion

Pass 24 Aug 2021 95,599 miles

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

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

Rear general underside corrosion

Pass 17 Aug 2020 91,857 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 87,512 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 79,522 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 79,488 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure On inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Treads just 2.9 and edged off badly and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 72,166 miles

Both front tyres edged off on inner edges and perished between treads

Headlamps starting to deteriorate

Pass 3 Aug 2016 65,657 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 65,519 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 59,899 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

near side rear tyre down to 2.2mm (legal limit 1.6mm)

rear axle bushes slightly perished

Pass 1 Aug 2014 52,262 miles

Left hand rear tyre just 2.7 mm

Pass 12 Aug 2013 46,173 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 39,103 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 30,638 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 30,638 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 24,728 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 18,814 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 15,528 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 KWB is a 2005 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 KWB, 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 KWB registered?

AF55 KWB is a 2005 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is AF55 KWB safe to buy?

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