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NL55 XVS

2005 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

145,365 mi
Last recorded145,365 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Toyota Corolla70,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL55 XVS
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2017 145,365 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 132,056 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear handbrake slow in operation

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 Dec 2016 132,056 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear handbrake slow in operation

Pass 30 Dec 2015 118,562 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Fuel pipe slightly damaged next to fuel tank (7.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Dec 2015 118,562 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Fuel pipe slightly damaged next to fuel tank (7.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Dec 2014 99,735 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres worn on edges

nearside rear hand brake slight slow to opperate

Pass 29 Dec 2014 99,735 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres worn on edges

nearside rear hand brake slight slow to opperate

Pass 10 Dec 2013 79,850 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 72,096 miles

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

slight cracking on nearside rear tyre wall

slight cracking on offside rear tyre wall

Pass 6 Feb 2012 59,575 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 47,863 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 36,021 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 18,452 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 XVS is a 2005 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XVS, 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 XVS registered?

NL55 XVS is a 2005 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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