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NV54 YVC

2005 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,111 mi
Last recorded127,111 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Toyota Corolla70,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV54 YVC
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2021 127,111 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

plastic sill covers

underside corrosion

Fail 2 Dec 2021 127,056 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

plastic sill covers

underside corrosion

Fail 8 Nov 2021 127,016 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under vehicle has corrosion

Pass 23 Nov 2020 123,922 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2020 123,917 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 120,437 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded TOP/BOTTOM (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded TOP/BOTTOM (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 118,267 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear hand brake lower effort

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

sill trims fitted

under side of car showing signs of corrossion

Fail 20 Apr 2018 118,267 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear hand brake lower effort

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

sill trims fitted

under side of car showing signs of corrossion

Pass 13 Apr 2017 108,154 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Oil sump corroded but not porous

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing All Shock Absorbers (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded All Coilsprings (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 86,740 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 86,740 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 75,288 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 69,087 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 63,932 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 18 Apr 2013 63,932 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 24 Apr 2012 57,552 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 51,452 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 45,288 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 45,288 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2009 41,446 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2008 35,437 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 35,437 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 35,294 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2007 29,955 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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NV54 YVC is a 2005 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 NV54 YVC, 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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NV54 YVC is a 2005 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 27 January 2005.

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