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NL55 MKG

2005 Toyota Corolla

Silver Diesel 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,664 mi
Last recorded70,664 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2012
Typical for 2005 Toyota Corolla70,401 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2012 70,664 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front door check strap broken

Fail 31 Oct 2012 70,664 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front wheel is steel all others alloy was spare, correct size tyre fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2011 60,313 miles

Hi-level stop light not working

Pass 6 Nov 2010 52,213 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 37,449 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

handbrake lever has slight travel

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 31 Oct 2008 27,820 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 31 Oct 2008 27,820 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 MKG is a 2005 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,364cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MKG, 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 MKG registered?

NL55 MKG is a 2005 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 18 November 2005.

Is NL55 MKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL55 MKG shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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