2005 Toyota Corolla 1.6L Petrol · AF05 SYT
2005 Toyota Corolla (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 May 2005. Recorded mileage 150,733 miles. MOT expired on 30 Nov 2022. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA COROLLA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Nov 2022
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (17 Nov 2022)
- Recorded Mileage
- 150,733 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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AF05 SYT Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 10/11/2022
- 150,733 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 15 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AF05 SYT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Toyota Corolla (AF05 SYT) between November 2021 and November 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 November 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
AF05 SYT Mileage History
- 09/11/2021144,007 mi
- 10/11/2022150,733 mi+6,726 mi
Average of roughly 6,707 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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