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AK05 OYU

2005 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

162,673 mi
Last recorded162,673 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Toyota Corolla70,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 OYU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2022 162,673 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 153,751 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wall + Edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Sep 2021 153,751 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wall + Edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 145,045 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2020 145,045 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 133,177 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 126,874 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 121,406 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

near side front brake starting to bind.

Pass 17 Mar 2016 114,979 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear wiper rubber split

Pass 30 Mar 2015 108,548 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 98,018 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 84,365 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 69,229 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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 55,546 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 41,722 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 41,710 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)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 32,351 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 20,996 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 OYU is a 2005 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AK05 OYU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK05 OYU registered?

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

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