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AP08 MGY

2008 Toyota Corolla

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

116,463 mi
Last recorded116,463 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Corolla82,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 MGY
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 116,463 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear heatshield insecure ( exhaust)

Pass 10 Oct 2024 107,005 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn rear axel bushes deteriorated (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Sep 2024 106,632 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn rear axel bushes deteriorated (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Oct 2023 96,637 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Oct 2023 96,630 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Oct 2022 87,530 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 87,530 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 78,551 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 71,372 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 1 Oct 2020 71,298 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 65,590 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2019 65,585 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 58,135 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting (5.3.2 (b))

offside rear tyre cracked/perished

rear seatbelts not tested due to seats designed for occasional use

Pass 6 Oct 2017 51,923 miles

engine oil low level

offside front tyre worn inner edge of tread

offside mirror glass insecure

offside rear tyre sidewalls badly cracked

rear seatbelts not tested due to seats folded down

Fail 6 Oct 2017 51,922 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not cleaning nearside of windscreen (8.2.3)

engine oil low level

offside front tyre worn inner edge of tread

offside mirror glass insecure

offside rear tyre sidewalls badly cracked

rear seatbelts not tested due to seats folded down

Pass 12 Oct 2016 45,489 miles

engine oil low level

front tyres void of tread on inner edges and offside front damaged tread

item removed from drivers view prior to test

offside rear tyre badly perished

rear seatbelts not tested due to seats folded down

Fail 12 Oct 2016 45,487 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

engine oil low level

front tyres void of tread on inner edges and offside front damaged tread

item removed from drivers view prior to test

offside rear tyre badly perished

rear seatbelts not tested due to seats folded down

Pass 8 Oct 2015 38,412 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 8 Oct 2015 38,411 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 7 Oct 2014 30,699 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside front tyre worn inner edge of tread and perished

offside front tyre worn inner edge of tread

Pass 12 Oct 2013 26,822 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 21,696 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 15,969 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 15,969 miles

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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AP08 MGY is a 2008 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AP08 MGY, 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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AP08 MGY is a 2008 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 4 August 2008.

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