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AK55 BPV

2005 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

110,120 mi
Last recorded110,120 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Corolla70,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 BPV
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 110,120 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Axle corroded

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

Fail 14 Oct 2025 110,119 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Axle corroded

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 106,268 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rear inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2024 106,158 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rear inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 103,664 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 101,073 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 98,738 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 98,738 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 96,258 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 86,841 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin ### STRONG ADVISE #### (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 78,043 miles

Both rear tyres weak/cracking

Nearside Front hub assembly slightly noisy

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

Fail 12 Apr 2018 77,988 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres weak/cracking

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened #### STRONG ADVISE #### HEAVILY LIPPED (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front hub assembly slightly noisy

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened #### STRONG ADVISE #### HEAVILY LIPPED (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 69,974 miles

front wipers weak/smearing

Pass 3 May 2016 63,706 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 57,369 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front wipers weak/smearing

Pass 1 May 2015 57,369 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

front wipers weak/smearing

Pass 3 May 2014 51,723 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 43,989 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 41,993 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 37,412 miles

rear wiper split

Pass 23 Nov 2010 33,195 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 25,465 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 17,787 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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AK55 BPV is a 2005 Toyota Corolla in Silver 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 AK55 BPV, 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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AK55 BPV is a 2005 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 9 December 2005.

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