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AV05 RKA

2005 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

195,559 mi
Last recorded195,559 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Toyota Corolla70,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 RKA
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2020 195,559 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Both Outer Casings Broken (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 186,952 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 167,126 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2018 167,123 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported bracket broken off body (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced low effort (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. tyre size 185. should be 195 (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 154,874 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 154,874 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2015 145,912 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 132,289 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 118,874 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 104,731 miles

handbrake travel is long

Pass 28 Mar 2011 90,513 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 77,764 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 26 Mar 2009 60,907 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 43,503 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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AV05 RKA is a 2005 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 RKA, 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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AV05 RKA is a 2005 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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