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BL08 FWJ

2008 Toyota Corolla

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

107,729 mi
Last recorded107,729 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Toyota Corolla82,149 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 FWJ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2023 107,729 miles

fuel tank area damp

Fail 12 Jun 2023 107,729 miles

Fuel system component leaking tank area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 99,820 miles

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

fuel tank looks damp, strongly recommend further investigation.

Pass 17 Jun 2021 90,077 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside bottom arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front 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 corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn nearside and offside beam axle bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 86,540 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 79,421 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 71,686 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 63,847 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2017 63,847 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/r16 91v (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 55,682 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 48,350 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 41,541 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2013 35,635 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jun 2012 28,711 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

adverse wear on both rear tyres

Pass 29 Jun 2011 22,553 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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BL08 FWJ is a 2008 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 FWJ, 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 FWJ registered?

BL08 FWJ is a 2008 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 7 July 2008.

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