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BP08 EGU

2008 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

109,321 mi
Last recorded109,321 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Corolla82,149 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP08 EGU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2024 109,321 miles

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

Fail 24 Dec 2024 109,321 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 103,851 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 98,298 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2022 98,298 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 88,061 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2021 88,061 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 77,869 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 77,869 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 65,108 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2019 65,108 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 54,577 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 54,577 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 46,076 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2016 38,229 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 30,668 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 19,838 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Jun 2013 12,896 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jun 2012 8,077 miles

bodywork has scratches

Pass 22 Jun 2011 5,193 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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BP08 EGU is a 2008 Toyota Corolla in Silver 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 BP08 EGU, 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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BP08 EGU is a 2008 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 12 August 2008.

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