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AO05 KSU

2005 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,302 mi
Last recorded93,302 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Toyota Corolla70,401 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 KSU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2020 93,302 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2019 93,300 miles

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

Central Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction marked window screen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2018 82,205 miles

both rear tyres perished cracking in tread

Fail 9 Oct 2018 82,205 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished cracking in tread

Pass 30 Sep 2017 70,517 miles

both rear tyres heavily perrished

front tyres 185/60r15 rear tyres 195/60r15

Fail 30 Sep 2017 70,517 miles

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

both rear tyres heavily perrished

front tyres 185/60r15 rear tyres 195/60r15

Pass 17 Oct 2016 52,749 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 49,305 miles

Front wiper rubbers split

NSR tyre cracked - Date 0208

OSR tyre cracked - Date 4908

Fail 25 Mar 2014 45,790 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear brake discs lipped

Pass 25 Mar 2014 45,790 miles

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

Rear brake discs lipped

Fail 13 Mar 2013 40,435 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 40,435 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 36,418 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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 24 Mar 2011 32,389 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 26,729 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 21,177 miles

Offside rear tyre wearing out of shape

Offside rear wheel tight to turn by hand

Oil leak

Rear wiper split

Fail 19 Mar 2009 21,177 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear tyre wearing out of shape

Offside rear wheel tight to turn by hand

Oil leak

Rear wiper split

Pass 31 Mar 2008 15,968 miles

Nail & piece of metal in nearside rear tyre

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 KSU is a 2005 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AO05 KSU, 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 KSU registered?

AO05 KSU is a 2005 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is AO05 KSU safe to buy?

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