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AK55 LPV

2005 Toyota Corolla

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

147,374 mi
Last recorded147,374 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Toyota Corolla70,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 LPV
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2023 147,374 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and back (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all round front to back (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 143,028 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2022 143,028 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2021 138,138 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

surface corrosion on under side of vehicle & chassis

Fail 17 Jul 2021 138,134 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

surface corrosion on under side of vehicle & chassis

Pass 13 Jul 2020 134,468 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

surface corrosion on under side of vehicle & chassis

Pass 15 Jul 2019 130,349 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front headlamp deteriorated , not seriously reducing light output

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2019 130,349 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front headlamp deteriorated , not seriously reducing light output

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 123,309 miles

Offside Front headlamp deteriorated , not seriously reducing light output

vehicle structure slightly corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2018 123,309 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front headlamp deteriorated , not seriously reducing light output

vehicle structure slightly corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2017 117,193 miles

Rear tyres, perishing , both nearside & offside

Fail 11 Jul 2017 117,193 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear tyres, perishing , both nearside & offside

Pass 27 Jun 2016 110,292 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 105,495 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 100,540 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 94,575 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 94,575 miles

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 88,029 miles

damage to o/s/f wing

Pass 5 Sep 2011 80,613 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 74,998 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 66,977 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 50,554 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 LPV is a 2005 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AK55 LPV, 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 AK55 LPV registered?

AK55 LPV is a 2005 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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