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AV55 KXL

2005 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

145,598 mi
Last recorded145,598 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Toyota Corolla70,401 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 KXL
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2024 145,598 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2023 130,980 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 4 Nov 2023 130,980 miles

Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 115,541 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 115,541 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2021 99,633 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 90,641 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2020 90,640 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2019 83,345 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2019 83,345 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 75,923 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 74,285 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 72,737 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 71,475 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 71,475 miles

Ball joint has excessive play nearside front lower (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 68,744 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 68,744 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 62,445 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 62,445 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2012 53,258 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 53,258 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 46,116 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 38,654 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 30,661 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 21,311 miles

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

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

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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AV55 KXL is a 2005 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 AV55 KXL, 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 AV55 KXL registered?

AV55 KXL is a 2005 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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