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AO05 VHD

2005 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

182,030 mi
Last recorded182,030 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Corolla70,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 22 Apr 2025 182,030 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 May 2024 162,719 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 May 2023 146,814 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2022 131,272 miles

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 May 2021 115,690 miles
Pass 1 May 2020 101,489 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 96,461 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 90,661 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 84,939 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 79,562 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 74,547 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 69,258 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 63,515 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 57,224 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 52,098 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 47,844 miles

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

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

both front brake discs worn not to excessive

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 2 May 2009 41,330 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 34,518 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 VHD is a 2005 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VHD, 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 VHD registered?

AO05 VHD is a 2005 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 15 May 2005.

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