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AV05 UVS

2005 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

146,132 mi
Last recorded146,132 miles
Recorded on4 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Toyota Corolla70,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 May 2023 146,132 miles

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn o/s & n/s. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills & chassis. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 130,845 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 127,285 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis/quadrants (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear sill ends (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 May 2021 127,283 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis/quadrants (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear sill ends (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2020 122,631 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis/quadrants (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2020 122,618 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis/quadrants (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 118,532 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear quadrants (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nearside front tyre perishing and tread damaged

offside rear outer sill cover loose

Fail 3 May 2019 118,523 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear quadrants (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nearside front tyre perishing and tread damaged

offside rear outer sill cover loose

Pass 4 May 2018 116,407 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear quadrants (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear sill ends (2.4.A.3)

both rear tyres perishing

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 May 2018 116,406 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear quadrants (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear sill ends (2.4.A.3)

both rear tyres perishing

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 May 2017 115,235 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 114,684 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear inner sills corroded

both rear tyres perishing

Fail 6 May 2016 114,682 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear inner sills corroded

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 12 May 2015 112,905 miles

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

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

Fail 12 May 2015 112,905 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 108,845 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 102,807 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn close to limit.Front number plate slightly deteriorated.

Fail 16 Jul 2012 97,439 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 97,439 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 87,562 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 77,313 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 65,958 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 65,958 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 43,152 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 43,152 miles

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

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

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

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 UVS is a 2005 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 AV05 UVS, 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 UVS is a 2005 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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