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BK08 TVV

2008 Toyota Corolla

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

127,409 mi
Last recorded127,409 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Toyota Corolla82,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 TVV
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2023 127,409 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2023 127,409 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 120,403 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 118,092 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205-55-16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

handbrake travel

o/s/f wing mirror damaged

oil leak

vehicle corrosion

Pass 21 Apr 2021 112,014 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2021 112,014 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 103,859 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 93,950 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 88,024 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 83,504 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2016 83,504 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 77,133 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both nearside & offside (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both nearside & offside (4.1.E.1)

Spare insecure

Fail 5 Nov 2015 77,133 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both nearside & offside (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both nearside & offside (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both nearside & offside (4.1.E.1)

Spare insecure

Fail 11 Nov 2014 66,329 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 66,329 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 57,957 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 460,720 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 37,855 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 31,739 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 31,515 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside 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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BK08 TVV is a 2008 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,794cc petrol 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 BK08 TVV, 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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BK08 TVV is a 2008 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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