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NL55 UPG

2005 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2025
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

97,820 mi
Last recorded97,820 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Toyota Corolla70,401 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL55 UPG
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2024 97,820 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear handbrake only just met requirements

Pass 2 Feb 2023 94,755 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced mounts to axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced mounts to axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2023 94,755 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced mounts to axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced mounts to axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 91,568 miles

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

Nearside Rear flexi brake hose has corroded ferrules

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

Rear fuel pipe corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2022 91,566 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front wipers splitting

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

Nearside Rear flexi brake hose has corroded ferrules

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

Rear fuel pipe corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2022 91,565 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective no pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective no pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

both front wipers splitting

both rear flexi brake hoses have corroded ferrules

Pass 4 Jan 2021 88,212 miles

Fuel feed and return pipes corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens Faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens Faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 86,267 miles

Rear brakes starting to bind

both head lamp lenses deteriorating

fuel feed and return pipes corroded at joints near fuel tank

Pass 4 Jan 2019 82,985 miles

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm corroded

Nearside Front brake pipe corroding

Rear silencer corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2019 82,985 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm corroded

Nearside Front brake pipe corroding

Offside Front brake starting to bind

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2018 80,268 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear flexi hose ferrules corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2018 80,268 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords split by nail to cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear flexi hose ferrules corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2016 76,727 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2016 76,727 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 72,004 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fuel pipe corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2016 72,004 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fuel pipe corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2015 67,071 miles

all road springs corroded

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 6 Jan 2015 67,071 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

all road springs corroded

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 7 Jan 2014 61,774 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front flexy brake hoses have corroded ferrules

offside front to rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2014 61,758 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front flexy brake hoses have corroded ferrules

offside front to rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2013 53,692 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 53,691 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 43,893 miles

Coolant leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight damage to offside rear tyre sidewall

Pass 6 Jan 2011 35,341 miles

rear brake discs light rusted

Fail 6 Jan 2011 35,341 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake discs light rusted

Pass 15 Sep 2010 34,022 miles

Front tyres wearing on outer edges (wheel alignment may require adjustment)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 27,442 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Sep 2008 20,597 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 UPG is a 2005 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 UPG, 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 UPG is a 2005 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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