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NL55 URB

2005 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,673 mi
Last recorded85,673 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Toyota Corolla70,401 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2024 85,673 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 May 2024 85,672 miles

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

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 May 2023 82,126 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2022 78,442 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 78,442 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2021 74,806 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 70,478 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 70,478 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2019 65,958 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 61,759 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 56,212 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 56,212 miles

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

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

both rear inner sills sligthly corroded

both rear tyres cracked and perished

rear axel bushes perished

Fail 23 Jan 2017 56,212 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure top bracket (1.7.3)

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

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

both rear inner sills sligthly corroded

both rear tyres cracked and perished

rear axel bushes perished

Pass 19 Jan 2016 53,024 miles

front o/s and n/s tyres low tread

suspension bushs perished

suspension corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2016 53,024 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front o/s and n/s tyres low tread

suspension bushs perished

suspension corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2015 49,321 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 45,639 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 40,984 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 38,414 miles

front tyres perished

Pass 26 Jan 2011 35,547 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres starting to crack and split

Fail 22 Jan 2011 35,544 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres starting to crack and split

Pass 23 Jan 2010 32,125 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 29,982 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 29,948 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 URB is a 2005 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 URB, 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 URB registered?

NL55 URB is a 2005 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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