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SM05 ULX

2005 Toyota Corolla · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2005 Toyota Corolla Petrol 1598cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 6 (76% pass rate). It has 48,724 miles on the clock, averaging 2,152 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 VVT-i engine is known for timing chain and tensioner and piston rings.

MOT & Mileage History for SM05 ULX

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
48,724
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2008
76%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 6 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
2,152

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading48,724 miles
Reading date
Miles last year22
Average per year2,152
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SM05 ULX 10k19k29k39k49k '08'26'19

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage48,724 miles
Since last MOT+22 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,702 miles
Since last MOT+1,662 miles
PASS
Mileage47,040 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage47,035 miles
Since last MOT+1,676 miles
PASS
Mileage45,359 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,354 miles
Since last MOT+1,485 miles
PASS
Mileage43,869 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,869 miles
Since last MOT+1,712 miles
PASS
Mileage42,157 miles
Since last MOT+1,983 miles
PASS
Mileage40,174 miles
Since last MOT+1,905 miles
PASS
Mileage38,269 miles
Since last MOT+95 miles
PASS
Mileage38,174 miles
Since last MOT+933 miles
PASS
Mileage37,241 miles
Since last MOT+627 miles
PASS
Mileage36,614 miles
Since last MOT+1,133 miles
PASS
Mileage35,481 miles
Since last MOT+1,147 miles
PASS
Mileage34,334 miles
Since last MOT+1,615 miles
FAIL
Mileage32,719 miles
Since last MOT+1,687 miles
PASS
Mileage31,032 miles
Since last MOT+2,539 miles
PASS
Mileage28,493 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage28,493 miles
Since last MOT+2,963 miles
PASS
Mileage25,530 miles
Since last MOT+3,270 miles
PASS
Mileage22,260 miles
Since last MOT+4,036 miles
PASS
Mileage18,224 miles
Since last MOT+5,146 miles
PASS
Mileage13,078 miles
Since last MOT+3,551 miles
PASS
Mileage9,527 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Toyota Corolla

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Timing chain and tensioner

Piston rings

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 ULX
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSM — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About SM05 ULX

What car is SM05 ULX?

SM05 ULX is an silver Toyota Corolla, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2005.

What is the mileage of SM05 ULX?

The last recorded mileage for SM05 ULX was 48,724 miles, recorded on 7 Aug 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM05 ULX passed its MOT?

SM05 ULX has had 25 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (19 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 7 Aug 2026.

Is SM05 ULX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM05 ULX is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is SM05 ULX?

SM05 ULX is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.