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AV05 KAJ

2005 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

151,322 mi
Last recorded151,322 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Corolla70,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 KAJ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2025 151,322 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Various underside corrosion

Pass 25 May 2024 125,181 miles

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

Various underside corrosion

Pass 13 May 2023 99,509 miles

Various place got surface rust

Pass 13 Jun 2022 99,281 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jun 2022 99,281 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high BOTH SIDE (4.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 97,679 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2020 97,679 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 94,414 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 88,139 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear discs worn and corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2017 82,628 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box section by rear centre box joint (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 76,839 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 76,839 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb put in wrong way round (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 22 Jun 2015 71,552 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 71,552 miles

Nearside 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 25 Jun 2014 61,790 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 54,989 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 46,174 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 39,400 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 30,233 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 24,930 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 19,777 miles

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

unable to check n/s/r seat belt due to child seat being fitted

Fail 19 Mar 2008 19,777 miles

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

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

unable to check n/s/r seat belt due to child seat being fitted

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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AV05 KAJ is a 2005 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 AV05 KAJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV05 KAJ registered?

AV05 KAJ is a 2005 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is AV05 KAJ safe to buy?

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