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NL55 MKC

2005 Toyota Corolla

Silver Diesel 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

174,409 mi
Last recorded174,409 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Corolla70,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL55 MKC
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 174,409 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

underbody slight corroded all over rear all suspension components slight corroded

undertray fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2024 150,621 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle Body/Structure, Suspension Components & Prescribed Areas Corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2023 122,749 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

underside corrosion

Pass 23 Aug 2022 117,377 miles

All suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Aug 2022 117,377 miles

All suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2021 109,733 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 94,889 miles

Front Brakes slightly binding

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 92,705 miles

All front & rear suspension components are corroded

Engine under covers fitted obscuring some components

Front Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front offside & nearside suspension arms are corroded

General corrosion to underside of car

Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle is corroded

Rear offside & nearside shock absorbers are corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2019 92,586 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

All front & rear suspension components are corroded

Engine under covers fitted obscuring some components

Front Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front offside & nearside suspension arms are corroded

General corrosion to underside of car

Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle is corroded

Rear offside & nearside shock absorbers are corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2018 91,073 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2018 91,073 miles

Central Sound deadening material insecure under petrol tank (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Central Sound deadening material likely to become detached under petrol tank (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 90,659 miles

Front Both side front brakes grabbing slightly

Top brake light inop

Pass 28 Jul 2016 88,971 miles

Centre Rear high level stop lamp not working

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

both front wiper blades split at ends (still clears screen)

front brake pads 70% worn

rear suspension coil springs corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2016 88,962 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear high level stop lamp not working

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

both front wiper blades split at ends (still clears screen)

front brake pads 70% worn

rear suspension coil springs corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2015 87,047 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

lower engine cover fitted obscuring some components in engine bay

nearside front wiper blade split at end (still clears screen)

rear suspension coil springs corroded

removed obstruction from drivers view prior to test

Pass 13 Aug 2014 78,916 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 78,909 miles

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 72,593 miles

Both front tyres scrubbing on edges

Both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2012 57,578 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 50,449 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Nov 2010 44,066 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 36,680 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 27,984 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 MKC is a 2005 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,364cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 NL55 MKC, 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 NL55 MKC registered?

NL55 MKC is a 2005 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 28 November 2005.

Is NL55 MKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL55 MKC shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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