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NU55 VGC

2005 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,237 mi
Last recorded128,237 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Toyota Corolla70,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 128,237 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 125,394 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 18 May 2018 125,394 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 13 Mar 2017 116,878 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 116,878 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe to o/s/r flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 95,846 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 95,846 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 82,190 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2014 68,778 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 54,604 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 45,472 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 37,748 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 29,283 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 19,017 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 18,939 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 VGC is a 2005 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NU55 VGC, 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 VGC registered?

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

Is NU55 VGC safe to buy?

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