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BL57 ZRE

2008 Toyota Corolla

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

206,881 mi
Last recorded206,881 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Toyota Corolla82,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 ZRE
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2023 206,881 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2023 206,879 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 200,874 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2021 195,539 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2021 195,536 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 182,174 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 6 Jun 2019 167,299 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

fuel tank rusted slight misting of fuel

Pass 10 Jan 2018 149,512 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 135,974 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 125,563 miles

Nearside rear tyre sidewalls deteriorated

Pass 14 Jan 2015 113,553 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 104,085 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 95,442 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 88,124 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 81,458 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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BL57 ZRE is a 2008 Toyota Corolla in Grey 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 BL57 ZRE, 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 BL57 ZRE registered?

BL57 ZRE is a 2008 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 21 January 2008.

Is BL57 ZRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL57 ZRE shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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