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AO05 GVR

2005 Toyota Corolla

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

115,617 mi
Last recorded115,617 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2013
Typical for 2005 Toyota Corolla70,401 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 GVR
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2013 115,617 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 108,402 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)

Fail 28 Aug 2012 108,402 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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 31 Aug 2011 104,526 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 104,480 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 104,479 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 98,218 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 75,364 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 50,133 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 50,133 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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AO05 GVR is a 2005 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AO05 GVR, 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 AO05 GVR registered?

AO05 GVR is a 2005 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is AO05 GVR safe to buy?

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