2005 Toyota Corolla 1.8L Petrol · LR55 LKA
2005 Toyota Corolla (1.8L, petrol). First registered 29 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 133,558 miles. MOT valid until 22 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA COROLLA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,558 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
LR55 LKA Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 23/01/2026
- 133,558 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LR55 LKA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Toyota Corolla (LR55 LKA) between September 2008 and January 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 23 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (29 issues), Tyres (19 issues), Brakes (18 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 74 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: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))”.
LR55 LKA Mileage History
- 27/09/200821,070 mi
- 26/09/200930,868 mi+9,798 mi
- 04/10/201041,638 mi+10,770 mi
- 04/10/201041,638 mi
- 28/09/201149,338 mi+7,700 mi
- 30/08/201256,467 mi+7,129 mi
- 30/08/201256,467 mi
- 13/08/201362,921 mi+6,454 mi
- 11/09/201467,999 mi+5,078 mi
- 17/10/201572,441 mi+4,442 mi
- 17/10/201572,441 mi
- 10/10/201675,678 mi+3,237 mi
- 05/03/201878,311 mi+2,633 mi
- 02/02/201978,805 mi+494 mi
- 04/01/202185,320 mi+6,515 mi
- 12/01/2022103,715 mi+18,395 mi
- 12/01/2023122,931 mi+19,216 mi
- 20/01/2023122,938 mi+7 mi
- 16/01/2024126,142 mi+3,204 mi
- 16/01/2024126,144 mi+2 mi
- 17/01/2025130,520 mi+4,376 mi
- 17/01/2025130,520 mi
- 19/01/2026133,554 mi+3,034 mi
- 23/01/2026133,558 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 6,494 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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