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NK55 YCG

2005 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

125,971 mi
Last recorded125,971 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Toyota Corolla70,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK55 YCG
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2022 125,971 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly damaged F/TO/R (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 123,399 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 123,387 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 123,387 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 123,276 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2019 123,274 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 123,040 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2018 123,038 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 122,714 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 122,033 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 122,033 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 121,102 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 120,059 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 120,059 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 15 Oct 2013 118,063 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 118,063 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 112,591 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 91,662 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 56,184 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 32,333 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 25,262 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 25,262 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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 YCG is a 2005 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YCG, 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 YCG registered?

NK55 YCG is a 2005 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 16 November 2005.

Is NK55 YCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for NK55 YCG shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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