2005 Toyota Corolla 1.4L Petrol · SL05 XSW
2005 Toyota Corolla (1.4L, petrol). First registered 30 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 89,237 miles. MOT expired on 30 Mar 2024.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA COROLLA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Mar 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,237 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SL05 XSW Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/03/2023
- 89,237 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SL05 XSW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Toyota Corolla (SL05 XSW) between March 2008 and March 2023.
The record contains 16 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 10 March 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (18 issues), Brakes (15 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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: “Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn both side marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”.
SL05 XSW Mileage History
- 28/03/20089,372 mi
- 30/03/200913,285 mi+3,913 mi
- 30/03/200913,285 mi
- 30/03/201016,626 mi+3,341 mi
- 23/03/201120,081 mi+3,455 mi
- 14/03/201223,774 mi+3,693 mi
- 14/03/201326,416 mi+2,642 mi
- 11/03/201432,828 mi+6,412 mi
- 13/03/201432,857 mi+29 mi
- 13/03/201543,722 mi+10,865 mi
- 08/03/201639,471 mi-4,251 mi
- 11/03/201741,487 mi+2,016 mi
- 10/03/201843,182 mi+1,695 mi
- 16/03/201945,937 mi+2,755 mi
- 16/03/202048,302 mi+2,365 mi
- 27/03/202157,740 mi+9,438 mi
- 29/03/202157,834 mi+94 mi
- 16/03/202272,709 mi+14,875 mi
- 08/03/202389,193 mi+16,484 mi
- 10/03/202389,237 mi+44 mi
Average of roughly 5,343 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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