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BJ58 GEY

2008 Toyota Corolla

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

127,218 mi
Last recorded127,218 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Corolla82,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ58 GEY
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 127,218 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2025 116,137 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides coil spring seats corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides worn on edges 2055516 H (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 3 Jun 2025 116,136 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides coil spring seats corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides worn on edges 2055516 H (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 104,856 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 91,981 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2023 91,978 miles

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

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 May 2022 78,022 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 26 May 2021 62,953 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2020 49,469 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt three

Pass 10 Jun 2019 34,560 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 33,894 miles

Offside Front Fog lamp damaged.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 31,229 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f washer jet partially blocked

Fail 13 Dec 2017 31,229 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f washer jet partially blocked

Pass 20 Dec 2016 29,241 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 27,260 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 24,406 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 21,628 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 18,041 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 14,578 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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BJ58 GEY is a 2008 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 BJ58 GEY, 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 BJ58 GEY registered?

BJ58 GEY is a 2008 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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The MOT history for BJ58 GEY shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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