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AO05 VFL

2005 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

164,054 mi
Last recorded164,054 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Toyota Corolla70,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 VFL
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2020 164,054 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

general under vehicle corrosion

Fail 25 Sep 2020 164,051 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

general under vehicle corrosion

Pass 25 Feb 2019 141,013 miles

Under vehicle general corrosion.

Pass 28 Feb 2018 120,288 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 100,395 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2017 100,393 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Marked yellow (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Marked yellow (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 92,566 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 89,610 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

n/s rear tyre has small cuts in tread

Fail 5 Jun 2015 89,610 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

n/s rear tyre has small cuts in tread

Pass 11 Jun 2014 84,108 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 68,361 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

osr quarter damaged

Fail 6 Jun 2013 68,313 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

osr quarter damaged

Pass 12 Jun 2012 53,697 miles

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

near side mirror loose

Fail 12 Jun 2012 53,697 miles

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

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

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

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

near side mirror loose

Pass 10 Jun 2011 41,595 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 41,595 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 May 2010 31,067 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 26,870 miles

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

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

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

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)

o/s rear lamp cracked

rear wiper split

Pass 27 May 2009 26,870 miles

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

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

o/s rear lamp cracked

rear wiper split

Pass 27 May 2008 21,623 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 VFL is a 2005 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VFL, 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 VFL is a 2005 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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