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AO05 GYK

2005 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

80,191 mi
Last recorded80,191 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota Corolla70,401 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 GYK
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 80,191 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2026 80,190 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 79,583 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

front, rear under vehicle is corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2024 78,022 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 75,799 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 73,944 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside front tyre is cracking

under vehicle is corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2021 72,652 miles

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

underbody corrosion

Pass 14 Mar 2020 70,874 miles

Coil spring corroded all front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front shock absorber dust boots deteriorated / split: both ns and os

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both platforms (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan / floor to sill / chassis leg areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan / floor to sill / chassis leg areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front and rear starting to crack / perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to some underbody components and panels

sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 14 Mar 2019 68,928 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front shock absorber dust boots deteriorated / split: both ns and os

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect very light misting (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan / floor to sill / chassis leg areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both ns and os: floor pan / floor to sill / chassis leg areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front suspension arm and rear trailing arm bushes slightly cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view minor scratches (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion to some underbody components and panels

sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Fail 14 Mar 2019 68,928 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively PRS: replaced both blades 18 / 24 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front shock absorber dust boots deteriorated / split: both ns and os

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect very light misting (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan / floor to sill / chassis leg areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both ns and os: floor pan / floor to sill / chassis leg areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front suspension arm and rear trailing arm bushes slightly cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view minor scratches (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion to some underbody components and panels

sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 12 Mar 2018 66,229 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Mar 2018 66,142 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 61,633 miles

Corrosion to front and rear subframes and associated components.

Corrosion to some under body panels.

Engine / component covers obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brakes slightly binding.

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides. (2.4.C.1b)

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

Under-trays / heat sheilds obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2016 57,625 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped: both (3.5.1i)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan / floor to sill / chassis leg areas (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan / chassis leg areas (2.4.A.3)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan / floor to sill / chassis leg areas (5.2.6)

splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 21 Mar 2015 53,804 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 49,260 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 45,425 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 42,275 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 38,673 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2010 34,163 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 29,480 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 24,123 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 14 Mar 2008 24,123 miles

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges

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 GYK is a 2005 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 AO05 GYK, 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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AO05 GYK is a 2005 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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