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NK55 TMV

2005 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2017
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

211,012 mi
Last recorded211,012 miles
Recorded on6 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Toyota Corolla70,401 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK55 TMV
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2016 211,012 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 211,012 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 199,990 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 199,990 miles

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

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

Fail 5 May 2015 189,294 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2015 189,294 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 176,547 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 163,271 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 6 May 2014 163,198 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

batery loose

o/s bonet hinge not secure

Pass 6 Nov 2013 149,800 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Sub-frame repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Fail 6 Nov 2013 149,800 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Sub-frame repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

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

Pass 7 May 2013 135,876 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 125,109 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 114,080 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 99,826 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 89,029 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 76,060 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 62,051 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 46,747 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 45,059 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 44,925 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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NK55 TMV is a 2005 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 TMV, 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 NK55 TMV registered?

NK55 TMV is a 2005 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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