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AO05 SPX

2005 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

146,263 mi
Last recorded146,263 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Toyota Corolla70,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 SPX
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2020 146,263 miles

Front Both tyres worn on edges

Front Brake back plates corroded/deteriorated

Front Headlights deteriorated....

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area..... (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area..... (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general corrosion and muddy condition under vehicle....

Pass 14 Jun 2019 133,990 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing/cracking in the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

both rear inner sills starting to become corroded.

Fail 14 Jun 2019 133,984 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing/cracking in the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

both rear inner sills starting to become corroded.

Pass 14 Jun 2018 121,639 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2017 108,673 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear on outter edge.

Nearside Rear brake slight bind

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering pivot point has slight play joint inside slight play on UJ. (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 97,903 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 84,301 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 84,300 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2014 76,511 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2013 70,433 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 64,618 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 49,766 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 37,346 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 26,845 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 SPX is a 2005 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 SPX, 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 SPX registered?

AO05 SPX is a 2005 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 11 April 2005.

Is AO05 SPX safe to buy?

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