2005 Toyota Corolla 2.2L Diesel · DA05 KMX

The vehicle presents a passed roadworthiness status as of the 25 August 2022 test at 191,212 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across the recorded history. The most recent pass followed a failure on 24 August 2022 at the identical mileage of 191,212, though the DVSA record lists no defects for either the fail or the pass, which indicates an administrative or unrecorded correction rather than a mechanical deterioration. Mileage accumulation sits at a typical level for a 21 year old car, with the odometer showing 170,545 miles at the 24 August 2021 test and 191,212 miles by August 2022. That equates to roughly 20,667 miles in the intervening year, above the lifetime average of about 9,105 annually, but the three entry dataset is too sparse to confirm a sustained rise. The clean defect records across all three tests suggest the previous owner kept statutory compliance current, though the same day fail and pass in August 2022 implies a late renewal rather than neglect. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs and calipers, given the age and 191,212 mile count even though no advisories appear in the MOT data. Structural integrity and underbody corrosion warrant specific checks, as 2005 era Corollas are prone to subframe rust that a pass test may not flag if within limits. The unexplained failure immediately before the pass means the exact fault remains unknown, so verifying the VIN linked test certificate and confirming the rectification work is prudent before purchase.