2005 Toyota Corolla 1.6L Petrol · RA55 YRM
2005 Toyota Corolla (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 71,294 miles. MOT valid until 25 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA COROLLA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,294 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
RA55 YRM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/01/2026
- 71,294 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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RA55 YRM Mileage History
- 18/11/202166,603 mi
- 17/11/202268,633 mi+2,030 mi
- 31/10/202469,651 mi+1,018 mi
- 24/12/202571,281 mi+1,630 mi
- 26/01/202671,294 mi+13 mi
Average of roughly 1,120 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RA55 YRM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Toyota Corolla (RA55 YRM) between November 2021 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 January 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: Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively smearing (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))”.
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