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NU05 WUM

2005 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

90,969 mi
Last recorded90,969 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota Corolla70,401 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU05 WUM
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 90,969 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2025 88,907 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 88,146 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 86,880 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 85,222 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 84,093 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 83,071 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 80,912 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Jan 2019 80,912 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 78,551 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2018 78,541 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 76,145 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 71,177 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 66,035 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 60,639 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 56,013 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 47,665 miles

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 4 Jan 2011 41,783 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 37,849 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 32,433 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 27,162 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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NU05 WUM is a 2005 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 NU05 WUM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NU05 WUM?

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What year was NU05 WUM registered?

NU05 WUM is a 2005 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is NU05 WUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU05 WUM shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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