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NK55 RYP

2005 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

121,653 mi
Last recorded121,653 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Toyota Corolla70,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK55 RYP
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020 121,653 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 112,473 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded all four springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear exhaust heat shield insecure beside fuel tank

Fail 12 Sep 2019 112,473 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded all four springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear exhaust heat shield insecure beside fuel tank

Pass 25 Sep 2018 106,842 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Sep 2018 106,840 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section of main (1.1.11 (c))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 99,150 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 99,150 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 88,593 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 88,593 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 79,902 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 72,098 miles

All flexible brake hose ferulle's corroded

All shocker casing's corroded

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 72,098 miles

All flexible brake hose ferulle's corroded

All shocker casing's corroded

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2013 61,560 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

all brake hoses ferrules corroded

all coil springs corroded

all shockers casings corroded

unable to examine sills fully due to plastic covers being fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2013 61,560 miles

all brake hoses ferrules corroded

all coil springs corroded

all shockers casings corroded

unable to examine sills fully due to plastic covers being fitted

Fail 30 Aug 2012 57,854 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

all brake hoses ferrules corroded

n/s & o/s front tyres inner tread edge`s cracking

Pass 30 Aug 2012 57,854 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

all brake hoses ferrules corroded

n/s & o/s front tyres inner tread edge`s cracking

Pass 25 Aug 2011 52,050 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 47,087 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 40,314 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 33,472 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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NK55 RYP is a 2005 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 NK55 RYP, 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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NK55 RYP is a 2005 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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