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NL05 UMO

2005 Toyota Corolla

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2026
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

162,111 mi
Last recorded162,111 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Corolla70,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL05 UMO
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 162,111 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle underbody has surface corrosion

Pass 18 Dec 2023 158,740 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

n/s/f rack end has slight play

Fail 15 Dec 2023 158,639 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

n/s/f rack end has slight play

Pass 3 Dec 2022 151,535 miles

under vehicle structure slightly corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2021 145,138 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 139,263 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 137,260 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 135,070 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 127,170 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Dec 2017 127,150 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2017 123,123 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2017 123,123 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 113,568 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake has only met minimum requirements

Fail 23 Nov 2016 113,554 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear parking brake has only met minimum requirements

Pass 15 Jun 2016 104,413 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 95,323 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 81,234 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 69,069 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil springs corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2014 69,253 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 69,252 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2014 65,958 miles

front brake discs slightly warped when test driven

Fail 20 May 2014 65,943 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2013 59,198 miles

advise 2 nails in o/s/r tyre

Pass 28 May 2012 51,931 miles

nearside front tyre wall is damaged

Pass 21 May 2011 46,613 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 42,250 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 36,744 miles

nail in offside rear tyre and uneven tread wear

nearside rear tyre uneven tread wear and slighty perishing

Pass 1 May 2008 32,272 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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NL05 UMO is a 2005 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 NL05 UMO, 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 NL05 UMO registered?

NL05 UMO is a 2005 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 11 March 2005.

Is NL05 UMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL05 UMO shows 28 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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