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BK08 TXC

2008 Toyota Corolla

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

149,155 mi
Last recorded149,155 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Toyota Corolla82,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 TXC
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2022 149,155 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 140,165 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Aug 2021 140,165 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 132,470 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2020 132,462 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 125,570 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2019 125,561 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 114,159 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 101,763 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 92,533 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 83,589 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer and inner edges

Front wipers poor

Fail 5 Aug 2015 83,589 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Both front tyres worn on outer and inner edges

Front wipers poor

Pass 30 Jul 2014 75,351 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 69,544 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 69,544 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 64,477 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 59,594 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 38,879 miles

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

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 TXC is a 2008 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 TXC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK08 TXC registered?

BK08 TXC is a 2008 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is BK08 TXC safe to buy?

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