2005 Toyota Corolla 1.4L Petrol · SL05 XTM
2005 Toyota Corolla (1.4L, petrol). First registered 30 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 142,484 miles. MOT valid until 27 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA COROLLA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,484 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SL05 XTM Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/08/2026
- 142,484 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (32 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SL05 XTM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Toyota Corolla (SL05 XTM) between March 2008 and August 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 20 August 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: Suspension (32 issues), Brakes (31 issues), Lighting (16 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Bodywork (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 79 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 Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect possible bulb not fitted properly (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Lower Brake hose damaged and likely to fail not secured (1.1.12 (a))”.
SL05 XTM Mileage History
- 27/03/200815,784 mi
- 30/03/200919,917 mi+4,133 mi
- 19/03/201022,686 mi+2,769 mi
- 28/03/201126,529 mi+3,843 mi
- 26/03/201229,431 mi+2,902 mi
- 28/03/201333,150 mi+3,719 mi
- 20/03/201436,969 mi+3,819 mi
- 21/03/201436,972 mi+3 mi
- 23/03/201542,242 mi+5,270 mi
- 06/04/201645,685 mi+3,443 mi
- 26/04/201752,205 mi+6,520 mi
- 05/04/201858,619 mi+6,414 mi
- 12/04/201965,555 mi+6,936 mi
- 23/04/201965,555 mi
- 15/08/202073,965 mi+8,410 mi
- 21/08/202073,995 mi+30 mi
- 17/08/202180,651 mi+6,656 mi
- 15/08/202289,176 mi+8,525 mi
- 15/08/202289,176 mi
- 14/08/2023100,917 mi+11,741 mi
- 15/08/2023100,917 mi
- 13/08/2024115,804 mi+14,887 mi
- 13/08/2024115,804 mi
- 27/08/2025128,651 mi+12,847 mi
- 29/08/2025128,651 mi
- 20/08/2026142,484 mi+13,833 mi
Average of roughly 6,886 miles per year across 26 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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