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BL08 AKU

2008 Toyota Corolla

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2022
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

106,435 mi
Last recorded106,435 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Toyota Corolla82,149 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 AKU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2021 106,435 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 106,400 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2020 97,791 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 88,234 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 76,779 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 68,676 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn bold on both edges

unable to check rear seat belts due to seats folded and blind cover fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2016 58,685 miles

unable to do full seat belt check due to seats in boot folded down

Pass 29 Jun 2015 49,778 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 40,923 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 32,788 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 23,205 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 17,151 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear seats/seat belts not tested

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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BL08 AKU is a 2008 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 BL08 AKU, 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 BL08 AKU registered?

BL08 AKU is a 2008 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 July 2008.

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