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AE05 DKA

2005 Toyota Corolla

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,227 mi
Last recorded109,227 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Toyota Corolla70,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 DKA
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2019 109,227 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

both rear springs corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2019 109,194 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

both rear springs corroded

Pass 24 May 2018 105,122 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake sticking on a slight bit

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 95,380 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2017 95,380 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 87,718 miles

Battery negative terminal cracked

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres getting low (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Jan 2016 87,528 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Battery negative terminal cracked

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres getting low (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 73,670 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 73,670 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 66,455 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jan 2013 59,051 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 52,676 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 44,754 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

chip in front screen, plastic covers on sills.

Pass 5 Feb 2010 38,057 miles

Both rear tyres are perishing

Pass 23 Jan 2009 29,594 miles

Front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 7 Feb 2008 23,650 miles

Nearside front tyre has only 2.mm of tread remaining

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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AE05 DKA is a 2005 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 AE05 DKA, 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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AE05 DKA is a 2005 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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