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AO08 RZW

2008 Toyota Corolla

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

189,374 mi
Last recorded189,374 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Toyota Corolla82,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 RZW
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2023 189,374 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

underside age related corrosion

Fail 8 Nov 2023 189,374 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

underside age related corrosion

Pass 8 Nov 2022 169,905 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

underside age related corrosion

Pass 29 Oct 2021 150,910 miles

ALL underside of vehicle including suspension components corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2020 130,585 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 122,019 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 119,245 miles

Fuel tank strap slightly corrode at rear.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 110,487 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 99,767 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 87,156 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 77,326 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 64,242 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Jan 2013 53,419 miles

both front tyres are worn on the outer edges

Fail 3 Jan 2013 53,419 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

both front tyres are worn on the outer edges

Pass 20 Aug 2011 37,542 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 37,443 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres wearing on the outer edges

How Reliable is the Toyota Corolla?

Based on 4,239,724 MOT tests across 329,089 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
5,528
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
329,089
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 151,978
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 93,312
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58,778
position lamp(s) not working 57,990
Brake pipe excessively corroded 51,013
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AO08 RZW is a 2008 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2008 Toyota Corolla models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 82,149 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Corolla fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 151,978 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO08 RZW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Corolla typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 18 years old, this Toyota Corolla is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AO08 RZW registered?

AO08 RZW is a 2008 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 2 April 2008.

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