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NL55 NTV

2005 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

141,795 mi
Last recorded141,795 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Corolla70,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL55 NTV
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 141,795 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2025 141,781 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch insecure

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Bumper insecure

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 134,371 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2023 134,355 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 128,430 miles

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 5 Dec 2022 128,426 miles

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s and o/s sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced behind wheel arch cover (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s and o/s sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 122,454 miles

Front Shockers very corroded

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

Nearside Mirror damaged

Fail 7 Dec 2021 122,447 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shockers very corroded

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

Nearside Mirror damaged

Pass 12 Nov 2020 114,354 miles

Both front tyres are close to legal limit

Both headlights are deteriorated

Both outer sills are covered and inner sills are corroded

Fuel lines corroded

Offside front brake is grabbing

Fail 9 Nov 2020 114,352 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Both front tyres are close to legal limit

Both headlights are deteriorated

Both outer sills are covered and inner sills are corroded

Fuel lines corroded

Offside front brake is grabbing

Pass 30 Oct 2019 103,503 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2019 103,503 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 84,963 miles

Nearside 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Sep 2018 84,963 miles

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

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

Nearside 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 74,551 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 74,551 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

unable to check front wheel bearings due to brake trail

Pass 30 Aug 2016 73,412 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 71,646 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 71,646 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 69,352 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 66,001 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 60,863 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 4 Sep 2012 60,863 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 53,350 miles

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

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

front and rear flexible hoses ferrules corroded

handbrake lever travel at limit

n/s rear tyreouter wall cracks

Fail 19 Aug 2010 45,233 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 45,233 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 36,649 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 28,041 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 28,041 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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 NTV is a 2005 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 NTV, 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 NTV is a 2005 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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