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AV55 VNA

2005 Toyota Corolla

Blue Diesel 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,629 mi
Last recorded156,629 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Corolla70,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 VNA
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 156,629 miles

General under body corrosion

Fail 28 Nov 2025 156,623 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Before flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Before flexi (1.1.11 (c))

General under body corrosion

Pass 4 Dec 2024 155,690 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and allied areas/components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

UNDERSIDE AREAS AND COMPONENTS DISPLAYING CORROSION

Fail 3 Dec 2024 155,688 miles

Emissions unable to be completed LOW OIL CONTENT (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn unit corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and allied areas/components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

UNDERSIDE AREAS AND COMPONENTS DISPLAYING CORROSION

Pass 30 Nov 2023 154,666 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and allied areas/components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and allied areas/components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

vehicle underside areas/components displaying corrosion

Fail 29 Nov 2023 154,664 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lenses (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and allied areas/components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and allied areas/components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

vehicle underside areas/components displaying corrosion

Pass 30 Nov 2022 153,160 miles

Central Front Lower Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and allied areas/components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and allied areas/components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2022 153,159 miles

Front All direction indicators incorrect colour main units x 2 (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens detoirated (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and allied areas/components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and allied areas/components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 149,895 miles

ALL VEHICLE BRAKE DISCS DISPLAYING WEAR/CORROSION

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened AND REAR WITH ASSOCIATED COMPONENTS/AREAS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and age related cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear heat shied insecure/POOR CONDITION

Fail 17 Nov 2021 149,890 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens detoirated (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel slight binding (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel slight binding (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

ALL VEHICLE BRAKE DISCS DISPLAYING WEAR/CORROSION

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened AND REAR WITH ASSOCIATED COMPONENTS/AREAS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and age related cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear heat shied insecure/POOR CONDITION

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 148,818 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively unit worn (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and allied areas/components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecre

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 146,965 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 142,643 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

vehicle braking efforts on prescribed limits

vehicle displaying areas of corrosion

Fail 28 Nov 2018 142,640 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

vehicle displaying areas of corrosion

Pass 1 Dec 2017 138,139 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. and parking braking efforts on prescribed limit (3.7.B.5b)

underside areas and components displaying corrosion

Pass 14 Dec 2016 134,068 miles

BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION ARMS CORRODING

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 128,167 miles

offside and nearside headlights misty aims just visable

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Dec 2015 128,164 miles

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

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

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

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

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

offside and nearside headlights misty aims just visable

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Nov 2014 119,509 miles

lower engine covers fitted

sill covers fitted

Fail 18 Nov 2014 119,509 miles

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

lower engine covers fitted

sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2013 109,919 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 109,853 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 96,167 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 84,593 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 76,216 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 58,667 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2008 43,165 miles

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

front number plate starting to separate

rear number plate starting to separate

rear wiper splitting

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 VNA is a 2005 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,364cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VNA, 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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AV55 VNA is a 2005 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 10 November 2005.

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