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AK55 YZA

2005 Toyota Corolla

Black Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

128,559 mi
Last recorded128,559 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota Corolla70,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 YZA
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 128,559 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2026 128,559 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 115,777 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2024 115,777 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt installation causes a lap belt to be incorrectly positioned across the occupant (10.1 (u))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2024 103,827 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 91,192 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2023 91,192 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 86,605 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt leaking grease (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front head light beam image barely visible

Offside Front headlight beam image barely visible

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2021 86,605 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt leaking grease (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front headlight beam image barely visible

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 81,930 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Dec 2020 81,929 miles

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

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Dec 2020 81,927 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Coil spring corroded all springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 77,806 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 77,806 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 73,399 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Dec 2018 73,399 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible not reflective (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Dec 2017 69,443 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 69,443 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 65,498 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 63,166 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2014 60,383 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2014 60,383 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Dec 2013 55,215 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 49,367 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2012 49,367 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2011 42,441 miles

nearside tyre on 2.9mm tread out of shape

Pass 20 Dec 2010 34,436 miles

o/s/f seat belt twisted

Fail 20 Dec 2010 34,436 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/f seat belt twisted

Pass 8 Jan 2010 26,838 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 25,312 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 YZA is a 2005 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YZA, 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 YZA is a 2005 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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