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AK05 AUO

2005 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

110,461 mi
Last recorded110,461 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Toyota Corolla70,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 AUO
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 110,461 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both front inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 110,461 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both front inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 105,178 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Nov 2019 104,900 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake master cylinder below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 96,901 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 96,901 miles

Central Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 85,285 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Axle bushes heavily perished

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Fail 22 Nov 2017 85,284 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely On Application OS Reaches 78 kgf before NS starts to work. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Axle bushes heavily perished

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 73,202 miles

coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Nov 2016 73,194 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 71,233 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 67,899 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise wiper blades split

Pass 27 Mar 2013 64,127 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 60,609 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 52,999 miles

n/s/rear brake binding

n/s/rear tyre ewaeing on inner edge

Fail 9 Mar 2011 52,999 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/rear brake binding

n/s/rear tyre ewaeing on inner edge

Pass 15 Mar 2010 45,383 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 45,383 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 33,586 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2008 24,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 24,765 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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AK05 AUO is a 2005 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 AK05 AUO, 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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AK05 AUO is a 2005 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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