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AV55 VNN

2005 Toyota Corolla

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

164,921 mi
Last recorded164,921 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Toyota Corolla70,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 VNN
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2023 164,921 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 161,377 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 158,872 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 156,167 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front child seat fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2019 155,281 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 154,156 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 152,182 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil nearside/offside (2.7.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 147,651 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

under tray fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2015 144,412 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 140,577 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Dec 2012 129,221 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2012 129,220 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 113,571 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front passengers seat back rest has movement but secure

Handbrake travels and holds at 7 clicks

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

O/S/F wiper blade starting to split and has slightly loose fitment - still secure

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Dec 2011 113,571 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front passengers seat back rest has movement but secure

Handbrake travels and holds at 7 clicks

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

O/S/F wiper blade starting to split and has slightly loose fitment - still secure

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 96,094 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Perished

Nearside Seat Belt On Centre Row Of Seats Slow To Retract

Offside Rear Tyre Has Slightly Uneven Wear Across Tread

Fail 26 Nov 2010 96,094 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Perished

Nearside Seat Belt On Centre Row Of Seats Slow To Retract

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre Has Slightly Uneven Wear Across Tread

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 79,477 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 61,201 miles

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

o/s/r lamp damaged but not showing white light

Pass 4 Dec 2008 61,201 miles

o/s/r lamp damaged but not showing white light

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 VNN is a 2005 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AV55 VNN, 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 VNN is a 2005 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 17 December 2005.

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