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NV05 XXB

2005 Toyota Corolla

Black Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

129,276 mi
Last recorded129,276 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota Corolla70,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV05 XXB
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 129,276 miles

General corrosion underneath the vehicle

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output O/S/F & N/S/F (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Feb 2025 115,038 miles

Coil spring corroded O/S/F,N/S/F,O/S/R & N/S/R (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective O/S/F & N/S/F (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

O/S/R & N/S/R shock absorb corroded

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & rear (0.1 (b))

Service brake binding but not excessively O/S/R & N/S/R (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 106,194 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Marked (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded O/S/F,N/S/F,N/S/R & O/S/R (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective O/S/F & N/S/F (Lens slightly cloudy) (4.1.1 (b) (i))

O/S/R & O/S/R shock absorb corroded

Offside Rear Tail light slightly damage

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S/R & N/S/R (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 91,482 miles

Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 75,727 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 57,658 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

nearside and offside rear inner sills corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2021 57,658 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

nearside and offside rear inner sills corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2020 53,323 miles

Central Rear heat shield insecure

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Mar 2020 53,312 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Central Rear heat shield insecure

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 47,037 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 45,657 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 45,656 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 May 2017 43,719 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 May 2016 40,853 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 38,185 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 34,837 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 32,250 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 32,250 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2012 29,351 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2011 26,776 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 22,557 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 18,647 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 13,722 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 13,722 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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NV05 XXB is a 2005 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 NV05 XXB, 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 NV05 XXB registered?

NV05 XXB is a 2005 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 8 June 2005.

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