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AU55 VXV

2005 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

199,028 mi
Last recorded199,028 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Toyota Corolla70,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 VXV
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 199,028 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 191,303 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 186,241 miles

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

Offside Front slight brake bind

Fail 22 Mar 2017 186,241 miles

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front slight brake bind

Pass 23 Mar 2016 171,615 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2015 155,113 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s headlamp fading

Pass 26 Mar 2015 155,113 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

o/s headlamp fading

Pass 7 Mar 2014 137,871 miles

n/s headlamp fading

Pass 18 Mar 2013 121,888 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 106,892 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

wrap on o/s/f brake discs

Pass 23 Mar 2011 90,325 miles

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

front brake discs wearing

Fail 18 Mar 2011 90,204 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

front brake discs wearing

Pass 19 Mar 2010 74,114 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight brake bind on o/s/f

Fail 20 Aug 2008 48,851 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 48,851 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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AU55 VXV is a 2005 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AU55 VXV, 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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AU55 VXV is a 2005 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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