Toyota Corolla, 2005, Porvoo

Sold at auction: a low-mileage and mechanically reliable Toyota Corolla Hatchback 1.6 petrol (2005).

The car was inspected on 23.12.2025 and failed due to rust damage to the underbody and a dragging front brake. This is a great project for a welding-savvy DIY mechanic, or a good donor/parts car thanks to its low mileage! It will move forward even without a body, but the inspection team did not consider that ideal, so with a bit of work this car’s drivetrain could still be driven for the next 20 years. The car drives completely normally, the gears engage properly and the engine runs well.

Bid on this trusty workhorse!

TOW BAR!

Automatic air conditioning

• Front electric windows

• Electric and heated side mirrors

• Central locking (with remote control)

• Front seat heaters

• Multi-function steering wheel (radio controls on the steering wheel)

• Trip computer (shows e.g. average fuel consumption, outside temperature and range)

• CD/Radio player (original integrated system)

• Folding rear backrests (60/40 split)
  Anti-lock brakes (ABS) and electronic brakeforce distribution (EBD)

• Front airbags (driver and passenger)

• Side airbags and curtain airbags

• ISOFIX mountings on the rear seat for child seats

• Power steering
  
  Why is this particular car interesting and a great buy?

  Low mileage (176,000 km)

  For a 2005 model, the mileage is exceptionally low (on average only about 8,000–9,000 km/year).

  Durable engine and drivetrain:

  The 1.6 VVT-i (3ZZ-FE) is known for its reliability and longevity, and it has a timing chain (no expensive belt changes).

  Easy to restore:

  The reasons for rejection in inspection are mainly rust damage to the sills and underbody, plus one dragging front brake. For someone who can weld, this is an affordable project that can be put back on the road quickly.
  
  Technical details
  Power: 81 kW
  CO2 emissions: 168 g/km
  Unladen weight 1235 kg
  
  Additional information
  Inspection valid until: 7/2023