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AP55 HVB

2005 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,399 mi
Last recorded147,399 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Toyota Corolla70,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP55 HVB
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2024 147,399 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 142,625 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Mar 2023 142,625 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 137,841 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2022 137,841 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 16 Feb 2022

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 133,851 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 128,075 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

fuel tank corroed.

Fail 5 Mar 2020 128,074 miles

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

fuel tank corroed.

Pass 18 Feb 2019 121,403 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 114,437 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 114,437 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 107,354 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 107,354 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 100,032 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 91,742 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 82,964 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Feb 2014 82,961 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 73,604 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 64,222 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 53,156 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 43,410 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 32,691 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 32,691 miles

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

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

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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AP55 HVB is a 2005 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AP55 HVB, 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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AP55 HVB is a 2005 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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