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NL55 NVW

2005 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

156,504 mi
Last recorded156,504 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Corolla70,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 156,504 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn rear axle front bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2025 156,504 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn rear axle front bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 152,071 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2024 151,894 miles

Rear Hydraulic brake calliper damaged both sides (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Aug 2023 145,788 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 136,230 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 123,101 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 109,117 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))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 99,271 miles

both headlight lenses deteriorated

corrosion to floor,chassis and suspension

Fail 5 Aug 2019 99,271 miles

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

both headlight lenses deteriorated

corrosion to floor,chassis and suspension

Pass 8 Aug 2018 94,079 miles

Coil spring corroded both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 90,528 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 90,528 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 84,141 miles

Nearside Front slight binding

slight corrosion to floor,chassis and suspension

Fail 4 Aug 2016 84,141 miles

Nearside Front slight binding

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight corrosion to floor,chassis and suspension

Pass 7 Aug 2015 77,644 miles

Rear fuel pipe badly coroded

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 6 Aug 2015 77,644 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Rear fuel pipe badly coroded

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Aug 2014 71,410 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 64,252 miles

front brake discs heavily worn

Pass 28 Jul 2012 55,230 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2012 55,230 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 48,388 miles

both front tyres are close to limit

both front wipers slightly smearing

both rear road springs are starting to corrode

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

offside rear seat belt not fully tested due to a baby seat being fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2010 42,549 miles

nearside rear tyre is starting to perish

Fail 27 Jul 2009 34,650 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 34,650 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 25,808 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 NVW is a 2005 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 NVW, 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 NVW registered?

NL55 NVW is a 2005 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 9 September 2005.

Is NL55 NVW safe to buy?

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