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AU55 XLA

2005 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

100,576 mi
Last recorded100,576 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota Corolla70,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 XLA
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 100,576 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 29 May 2025 99,871 miles

Light corrosion on the rear axle and rear shock absorbers

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 99,162 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

exhaust heatshield over fuel tank heavily corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2023 97,605 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 95,580 miles

slight stiffness of fron struts turning on lock to lock

Pass 15 Jun 2021 93,687 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 93,687 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 91,718 miles

underside & sills corroded

wipers smear slightly

steel brake pipes starting to corrode

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside headlamp lens hazy

Rear brake pads getting low

coil springs corroded

engine cover fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2019 87,690 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside headlamp lens hazy

Rear brake pads getting low

Rear shock absorbers corroded

coil springs corroded

engine cover fitted

steel brake pipes starting to corrode

underside & sills corroded

wipers smear

Pass 14 Aug 2018 81,357 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front tyre valves perished

Nearside Rear tyre has small cut in tread

brake pipes starting to corrode

rear tyres perished

Fail 14 Aug 2018 81,735 miles

Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front tyre valves perished

Nearside Rear tyre has small cut in tread

brake pipes starting to corrode

rear tyres perished

Pass 31 Aug 2017 78,782 miles

all coil springs corroded

front tyre valves perished

rear tyres perishing

Fail 31 Aug 2017 78,781 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

all coil springs corroded

front pads very low & discs thin

front tyre valves perished

one of o/s/f brake caliper slider rubber dust protectors adrift

rear tyres perishing

Pass 18 Aug 2016 74,771 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 18 Aug 2016 74,771 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 70,298 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

both rear inner sills slightly corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2014 63,949 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 63,949 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 56,246 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 48,934 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 40,912 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 32,973 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 27,019 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 17,717 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 XLA is a 2005 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 AU55 XLA, 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 AU55 XLA registered?

AU55 XLA is a 2005 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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