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AP55 HVK

2005 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

96,176 mi
Last recorded96,176 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota Corolla70,401 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP55 HVK
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 96,176 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2025 92,943 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Far rear seats are in a folded position /carrying load not allowing full inspection of rear adult seat belts!

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both edge! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking in between tread and outer tyrewall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 89,812 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2024 89,812 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 86,982 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2023 86,982 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both side (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 84,301 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 84,301 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 82,343 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 80,902 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 80,902 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 77,040 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 77,040 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 74,221 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 74,221 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 70,165 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 70,165 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 66,414 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 62,708 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 58,630 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 55,070 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 51,198 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Mar 2011 43,859 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

cannot see front pads

Pass 13 Jan 2010 36,856 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 29,988 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

cannot see front brake pads

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 HVK is a 2005 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 HVK, 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 AP55 HVK registered?

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

Is AP55 HVK safe to buy?

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