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NV55 MHU

2005 Toyota Corolla

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

132,781 mi
Last recorded132,781 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Toyota Corolla70,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV55 MHU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2017 132,781 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 132,781 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 123,134 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner wall, rear brake discs worn

Fail 2 Mar 2016 123,134 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner wall, rear brake discs worn

Pass 10 Mar 2015 115,015 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 115,015 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 103,798 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 91,561 miles

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

Offside Front 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 17 May 2012 91,557 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 18 May 2011 79,792 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 79,792 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 60,044 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 43,091 miles

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

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

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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NV55 MHU is a 2005 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 NV55 MHU, 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 NV55 MHU registered?

NV55 MHU is a 2005 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 28 December 2005.

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The MOT history for NV55 MHU shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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