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NL55 NUV

2005 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,545 mi
Last recorded118,545 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Toyota Corolla70,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2019 118,545 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 107,010 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 107,010 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 24 Sep 2018 107,009 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2017 102,565 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 97,407 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2016 97,405 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 91,706 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 91,706 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 80,918 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 70,492 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 59,429 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 49,779 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 40,973 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 31,239 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 22,982 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 NUV is a 2005 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NUV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NL55 NUV registered?

NL55 NUV is a 2005 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 3 September 2005.

Is NL55 NUV safe to buy?

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