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AV08 DKY

2008 Toyota Corolla

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

138,144 mi
Last recorded138,144 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Corolla82,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 DKY
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 138,144 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 129,929 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and wearing low (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 121,020 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 121,020 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 114,062 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills & chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills & chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 106,249 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 98,880 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 85,501 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 77,972 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 69,194 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 61,875 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.26mm worn badly on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 55,585 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 48,589 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 41,135 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 34,543 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 34,540 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 26,161 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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AV08 DKY is a 2008 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 AV08 DKY, 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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AV08 DKY is a 2008 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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