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BJ58 VJX

2008 Toyota Corolla

Silver Lpg 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2021
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

413,682 mi
Last recorded413,682 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Toyota Corolla82,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ58 VJX
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2020 413,682 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded LPG tank heavily corroded ()

Nearside Front inside door, sill, poor repair

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 413,639 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached bolt broken off in arm securing ball joint to arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Undertray likely to become detached wheel arch panelling held on by one bolt which is loose (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded LPG tank heavily corroded ()

Nearside Front inside door, sill, poor repair

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 372,834 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jan 2020 372,822 miles

Oil leaking excessively from transmission filler bung is loose (hand tightened stop it falling out) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 May 2019 344,249 miles

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

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

Fail 29 May 2019 344,249 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 312,771 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface both partly covered in overspray from bumper repair. (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 283,862 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 253,801 miles

ENGINE AND UNDER PANELS FITTED

Nearside Front DOOR PILLAR REPAIRED

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2017 245,138 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s+o/s ()

o/s/front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 31 May 2017 237,685 miles

Nearside Front Inner DOOR PILLAR REPAIRED DAMAGED

Pass 1 Feb 2017 221,657 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear bumper loose

Fail 31 Jan 2017 221,657 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing gas (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured door step (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working n/s+o/s (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear bumper loose

Pass 2 Dec 2016 214,371 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 214,354 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 185,239 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 185,224 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure antiroll bar drop link top nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure abs wiring rubbing on full lock (1.9.2a)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 156,536 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 156,510 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 28 May 2015 147,225 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 147,210 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Dec 2014 123,690 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 115,915 miles

Offside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 May 2014 93,655 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 May 2014 93,655 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2013 78,011 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2013 66,469 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 66,469 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 62,614 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 62,614 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 52,790 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 52,790 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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 VJX is a 2008 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,794cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 32 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 BJ58 VJX, 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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BJ58 VJX is a 2008 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 3 November 2008.

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