2005 Toyota Corolla 1.4L Petrol · KT55 YGM
2005 Toyota Corolla (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 149,402 miles. MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA COROLLA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,402 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KT55 YGM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/07/2026
- 149,402 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
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KT55 YGM MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Toyota Corolla (KT55 YGM) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
KT55 YGM Mileage History
- 24/07/2023112,595 mi
- 16/07/2024123,662 mi+11,067 mi
- 14/07/2025137,075 mi+13,413 mi
- 15/07/2025137,100 mi+25 mi
- 28/07/2026149,402 mi+12,302 mi
Average of roughly 12,223 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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