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AO05 KCY

2005 Toyota Corolla

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

108,299 mi
Last recorded108,299 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Toyota Corolla70,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2024 108,299 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2024 108,287 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake calliper flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake calliper flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 103,630 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Both rear position lamps (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All under body suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 100,157 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

both sides rear inner sills corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2021 94,489 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 94,489 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2020 91,225 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 27 Mar 2019 79,357 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 74,430 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 67,466 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 61,541 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)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 54,560 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 50,084 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 44,624 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 37,890 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 37,890 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 30,455 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 25,355 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 19,068 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 16,249 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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AO05 KCY is a 2005 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 KCY, 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 KCY is a 2005 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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