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NL55 UPH

2005 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

90,504 mi
Last recorded90,504 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Toyota Corolla70,401 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2020 90,504 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2019 85,961 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

oil leak

under body slightly corrosion front and rear

Pass 23 Apr 2018 79,051 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Body has slight corrosion & all Suspension (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2018 79,012 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Body has slight corrosion & all Suspension (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 74,799 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 x rear ()

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2017 74,769 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 x rear ()

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

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

Pass 25 May 2016 70,797 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 May 2016 70,699 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 May 2015 67,338 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 59,756 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 52,289 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 52,289 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 43,992 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 43,992 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 35,190 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 28,152 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 23,697 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 20,183 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 UPH is a 2005 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 UPH, 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 UPH is a 2005 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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