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AO55 EXM

2005 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

118,845 mi
Last recorded118,845 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Toyota Corolla70,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 EXM
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2019 118,845 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 103,272 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 94,722 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Sep 2017 94,722 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 87,018 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 79,115 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 71,229 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2013 63,183 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oversills fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2012 54,260 miles

oversills fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2011 46,232 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 36,223 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 29,458 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 23,118 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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AO55 EXM is a 2005 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AO55 EXM, 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 AO55 EXM registered?

AO55 EXM is a 2005 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 16 September 2005.

Is AO55 EXM safe to buy?

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