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NL55 MKK

2005 Toyota Corolla

Black Diesel 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

181,086 mi
Last recorded181,086 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Toyota Corolla70,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL55 MKK
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2020 181,086 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 166,850 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 164,025 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened both side (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 160,714 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 157,319 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 153,413 miles

engine light on

offside mirror back missing

Fail 24 Jan 2015 153,413 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

engine light on

offside mirror back missing

rear brake discs poor

Pass 25 Jan 2014 138,552 miles

engine light on

Fail 25 Jan 2014 138,552 miles

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

engine light on

Fail 26 Jan 2013 12,448 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2013 12,448 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2012 108,586 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2012 108,586 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

fan belt slack

Pass 31 Jan 2011 93,099 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 93,099 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 72,064 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 54,982 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 54,982 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 MKK is a 2005 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,364cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MKK, 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 MKK is a 2005 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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