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NU55 MLX

2005 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,360 mi
Last recorded148,360 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Toyota Corolla70,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU55 MLX
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2019 148,360 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight surface rust on the underside of the vehicle

Pass 16 Aug 2018 132,915 miles

surface rust on underside of vehicle

Fail 14 Aug 2018 132,910 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

surface rust on underside of vehicle

Pass 23 Aug 2017 119,967 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 119,967 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 145,697 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 98,502 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 93,190 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)

n/s/r tyre side wall perished and cracked

o/s/r tyre side wall perished and cracked

Fail 13 Aug 2014 93,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r tyre side wall perished and cracked

o/s/r tyre side wall perished and cracked

Pass 26 Sep 2013 87,445 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)

Fail 25 Sep 2013 87,445 miles

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

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 21 Sep 2012 82,103 miles

rear brake discs slightly scored

Pass 22 Sep 2011 76,877 miles

Rear tyres sidewalls cracked

Fail 22 Sep 2011 76,877 miles

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

Rear tyres sidewalls cracked

Pass 21 Sep 2010 72,023 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 66,765 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 66,765 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 59,186 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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NU55 MLX is a 2005 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NU55 MLX, 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 NU55 MLX registered?

NU55 MLX is a 2005 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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