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AO05 SSV

2005 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

136,664 mi
Last recorded136,664 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Toyota Corolla70,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 Jan 2024 136,664 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire filler neck (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

all suspension components corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2023 130,762 miles

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

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

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2022 125,397 miles

surface corrosion front and rear suspension

Pass 26 Jan 2021 119,518 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 113,761 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 106,172 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 99,043 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 91,300 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 83,069 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 74,253 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 65,287 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 55,926 miles

1.n/s wiper blade starting to split 2.outer sills not tested due to plastic covers fitted 3.slight binding on o/s/f brake

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 46,284 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 42,746 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Apr 2010 38,475 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 35,032 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 28,612 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 28,612 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 SSV is a 2005 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SSV, 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 SSV is a 2005 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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