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NL55 HHD

2005 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

123,000 mi
Last recorded123,000 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Toyota Corolla70,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL55 HHD
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2024 123,000 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill, sill covers fitted (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill, sill covers fitted (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underside heavily corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear axle heavily corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 95,102 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear axle, suspension and underside heavily corroded

side skirts fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2022 78,334 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

rear shock absorbers corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2022 78,334 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2021 61,044 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 61,044 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 56,307 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Front both headlamps cloudy

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

Rear both tyres cracked perrished

Pass 9 Sep 2019 53,990 miles

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear both Tyre sidewall cracks

Pass 5 Sep 2018 45,025 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 41,165 miles

both front tyres slightly cracked outer tread

Fail 11 Sep 2017 41,165 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres slightly cracked outer tread

Pass 31 Aug 2016 35,556 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 31,606 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 29,636 miles

surface cracks showing on the inner side walls of both front tyres

Pass 9 Sep 2013 28,243 miles

2 tyres on front axle not the same size as 2 tyres on rear axle

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Sep 2013 28,243 miles

2 tyres on front axle not the same size as 2 tyres on rear axle

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 27,266 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 27,266 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 24,533 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 23,166 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 23,166 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 20,882 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 15,780 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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NL55 HHD is a 2005 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 NL55 HHD, 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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NL55 HHD is a 2005 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 3 October 2005.

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