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NL55 URC

2005 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,458 mi
Last recorded73,458 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Corolla70,401 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 73,458 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

lower underneath cover in under seal repaired

Fail 16 Aug 2025 73,457 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

lower underneath cover in under seal repaired

Pass 22 Aug 2024 57,325 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion around vehicles underbody and chassis

exhaust heatshield corroded rear

Fail 15 Aug 2024 57,325 miles

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

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

corrosion around vehicles underbody and chassis

exhaust heatshield corroded rear

Pass 15 Aug 2023 56,477 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 55,849 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 54,467 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 53,921 miles

Underbody covered in sealant

Pass 23 Apr 2019 52,532 miles

Nearside Front Head lights deteriorated Not seriously reducing light output

Offside Front Head light deteriorated Not seriously reducing light output

Under body ,steering,suspension and brake components corroded

plastic covers prevents full inspection of various components

Pass 26 Apr 2018 50,950 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2018 50,950 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2017 49,170 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

plastic covers prevent full inspection of various components

Pass 13 Apr 2016 47,193 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 44,844 miles

front brake pads worn

o/s/r tyre worn uneven in inner edge

Fail 17 Apr 2015 44,844 miles

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

front brake pads worn

o/s/r tyre worn uneven in inner edge

Fail 17 Apr 2014 42,690 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

n/s/r tyre approx 3mm & nail in tread

o/s/r tyre worn uneven on inner edge

Pass 17 Apr 2014 42,690 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/r tyre approx 3mm & nail in tread

o/s/r tyre worn uneven on inner edge

Pass 12 Apr 2013 39,483 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 37,271 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/f tyre, inside wall damaged but not through to cords

Pass 9 May 2011 32,067 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 32,067 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 30,106 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 24,549 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 19,456 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 URC is a 2005 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,598cc 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 URC, 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 URC is a 2005 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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