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AK05 HKJ

2005 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

155,992 mi
Last recorded155,992 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Toyota Corolla70,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 HKJ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2019 155,992 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 152,856 miles

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Fail 26 Sep 2018 152,856 miles

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 148,887 miles

Vehicle under-body corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2016 142,369 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Dec 2015 137,535 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 122,246 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 103,244 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2012 85,252 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)

front brake disc(s) slightly worn

Pass 7 Oct 2011 65,205 miles

front and rear brake discs slightly worn.

Pass 26 Jun 2010 50,173 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 37,966 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 22,979 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 22,047 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 HKJ is a 2005 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 AK05 HKJ, 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 AK05 HKJ registered?

AK05 HKJ is a 2005 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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