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AO05 LKU

2005 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

109,570 mi
Last recorded109,570 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Toyota Corolla70,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2021 109,570 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 109,488 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 109,488 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 105,082 miles

Nearside Front Inner cv boot deteriorated and leaking slightly

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 99,290 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 93,428 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 88,087 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust is getting thin

Pass 9 Apr 2015 80,884 miles

rear exhaust joint been repaired

Pass 8 Apr 2014 74,653 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 66,356 miles

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2012 59,560 miles

Rear exhaust getting thin.

Pass 7 Apr 2011 52,620 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 45,934 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both wiper blades slightly split

Pass 31 Mar 2009 36,980 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 28,334 miles

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

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

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 LKU is a 2005 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 LKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO05 LKU registered?

AO05 LKU is a 2005 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 8 April 2005.

Is AO05 LKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO05 LKU shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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