2005 Toyota Corolla 1.6L Petrol · SX05 GAA
2005 Toyota Corolla (1.6L, petrol). First registered 20 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 68,088 miles. MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA COROLLA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Inverness
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,088 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SX05 GAA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/04/2026
- 68,088 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (23 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SX05 GAA 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 (SX05 GAA) between June 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (23 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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 Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged Brake line fouling fuel tank. (1.1.11 (d) (ii))”; “Brake performance unable to be tested brake fluid leak caliper. (1.2.1 (g))”; “Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength All rear end cor”.
SX05 GAA Mileage History
- 15/06/202456,058 mi
- 20/06/202456,058 mi
- 03/07/202563,269 mi+7,211 mi
- 17/07/202563,400 mi+131 mi
- 17/04/202668,088 mi+4,688 mi
Average of roughly 6,548 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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