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NU55 VGY

2005 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,647 mi
Last recorded131,647 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Toyota Corolla70,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2022 131,647 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play susp link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mainfeed (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play susp link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 127,884 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both mainfeeds (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play susp link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play susp link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 123,020 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 118,413 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 113,253 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

all four coil springs corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2017 107,292 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 107,290 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main-feed front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main feed front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2016 101,618 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 101,615 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 95,027 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both mainfeeds (3.6.B.2c)

body kit fitted

Fail 10 Oct 2014 85,175 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 85,175 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 75,355 miles

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

under vehicle corrosion started

Pass 27 Oct 2012 65,177 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2011 50,430 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2011 50,430 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 36,957 miles

hand brake travel high

Fail 23 Oct 2010 36,957 miles

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

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

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

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

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

hand brake travel high

Pass 17 Oct 2009 21,438 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 7,466 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 VGY is a 2005 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VGY, 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 VGY registered?

NU55 VGY is a 2005 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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