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AP08 XZS

2008 Toyota Corolla

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

171,517 mi
Last recorded171,517 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Corolla82,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 XZS
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 171,517 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2025 171,512 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective no pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 158,651 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 145,320 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge almost cords (5.2.3 (e))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear row ()

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2023 145,317 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 zero drift error (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge almost cords (5.2.3 (e))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear row ()

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2022 133,077 miles

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

Various signs of corrosion starting to appear on underside of vehicle.

Fail 10 Dec 2022 133,077 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Various signs of corrosion starting to appear on underside of vehicle.

Pass 10 Dec 2021 125,131 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner and outer edges - perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2021 125,129 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner and outer edges - perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 112,501 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn smooth on outer edge

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 93,032 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 88,673 miles

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

NSF TYRE: VALVE STEM DETERIORATED

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CENTRE TREAD APPROACHING 1.6MM (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

UNDERTRAYS FITTED OBSCURING COMPONENTS

Pass 21 Jul 2017 85,569 miles

coil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 79,261 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 71,320 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 67,047 miles

N/S WIPER BLADE STARTING TO SPLIT

Fail 8 Aug 2014 67,042 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

N/S WIPER BLADE STARTING TO SPLIT

Pass 1 Aug 2013 61,616 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 58,786 miles

CHILDSEATS FITTED IN NSR AND OSR SEATS - SEAT BELTS NOT CHECKED

NSR TYRE LOW ON INNER PORTION

Fail 31 Jul 2012 58,786 miles

CHILDSEATS FITTED IN NSR AND OSR SEATS - SEAT BELTS NOT CHECKED

NSR TYRE LOW ON INNER PORTION

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 46,883 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 XZS is a 2008 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XZS, 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 AP08 XZS registered?

AP08 XZS is a 2008 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 16 August 2008.

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