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AU58 ZZS

2008 Toyota Corolla

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

197,266 mi
Last recorded197,266 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Corolla82,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU58 ZZS
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 197,266 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 182,320 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 166,893 miles

Both front lower suspension arms heavily corroded

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (Borderline pass) (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 15 Feb 2024 166,893 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Both front lower suspension arms heavily corroded

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (Borderline pass) (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 155,469 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Feb 2023 155,448 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 146,112 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 141,264 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 140,638 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt All 3 Rear Passenger Seats ()

Pass 7 Aug 2017 131,523 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 131,523 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 119,425 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Aug 2016 119,425 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 105,252 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 105,252 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

N/S/F Tyre Worn On Inner Edge

Pass 18 Aug 2014 89,065 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 79,184 miles

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 17 Aug 2012 67,913 miles

Near side front foglight inop and lense broken

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Aug 2012 67,909 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Near side front foglight inop and lense broken

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 51,440 miles

Both rear seat belts not fully inspected due to child seats fitted.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AU58 ZZS is a 2008 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AU58 ZZS, 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 AU58 ZZS registered?

AU58 ZZS is a 2008 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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