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2005 Toyota Corolla

Red Diesel 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

193,635 mi
Last recorded193,635 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Toyota Corolla70,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL55 WLK
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2023 193,635 miles

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

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

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

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

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

child seats fitted to rear seats

front suspension ball joints locking nut split pins are missing

Fail 12 Jan 2023 192,949 miles

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

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

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

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

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

nearside parking brake poor

Pass 18 Jan 2022 174,892 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2021 155,068 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 114,424 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 113,284 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 110,324 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 105,239 miles

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

UNDER VEHICLE STRUCTURE HAS SLIGHT CORROSION

Pass 21 Oct 2014 105,239 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

UNDER VEHICLE STRUCTURE HAS SLIGHT CORROSION

Pass 21 Oct 2013 100,167 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 95,539 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 89,163 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 89,163 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 82,815 miles

slight wear on both front brake discs

small cut on offside front tyre sidewall, (not reaching chords)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 73,216 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 49,304 miles

nearside front alloy dented

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 WLK is a 2005 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,364cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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