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AO05 TAV

2005 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,032 mi
Last recorded139,032 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Toyota Corolla70,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 TAV
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2019 139,032 miles

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

Offside front outer CV boot slightly deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle bushes starting to perish

Underside is slightly corroded in places

Pass 11 Jan 2018 137,474 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2017 131,148 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 131,074 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 115,235 miles

rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Fail 10 Feb 2015 115,230 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 21 Feb 2014 100,818 miles

axle bushes starting to split

drivers seat runner sometimes dosent latch secure

front pads low

oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2013 95,998 miles

Oil Leak

Pass 10 Feb 2012 92,089 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 97,968 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 84,358 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 84,145 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Feb 2010 76,887 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2010 76,887 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 62,615 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 50,394 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 TAV is a 2005 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TAV, 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 TAV registered?

AO05 TAV is a 2005 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 18 May 2005.

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