MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
174,409 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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
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))
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))
Front Both side front brakes grabbing slightly
Top brake light inop
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
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
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
Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
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
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)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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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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NL55 MKC is a 2005 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 28 November 2005.
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