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NL55 NVV

2005 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

84,912 mi
Last recorded84,912 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Corolla70,401 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL55 NVV
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 84,912 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2024 78,762 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2023 71,953 miles

All underbody and components corroded

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 66,171 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 60,880 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Aug 2021 60,880 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 52,097 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Aug 2020 52,092 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 42,091 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 25,956 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 25,923 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 13,325 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre has slight kerb damage to outer side wall

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binds slightly when spun by hand

various areas of corrosion to chassis but none excessive

Fail 14 Sep 2017 13,325 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front tyre has slight kerb damage to outer side wall

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binds slightly when spun by hand

various areas of corrosion to chassis but none excessive

Pass 30 Sep 2016 8,130 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 4,191 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 4,122 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 3,916 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 3,676 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 3,250 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 2,970 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 2,879 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 2,355 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 NVV is a 2005 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 NVV, 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 NVV registered?

NL55 NVV is a 2005 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 2 September 2005.

Is NL55 NVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL55 NVV shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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