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BP08 UPA

2008 Toyota Corolla

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,640 mi
Last recorded148,640 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Corolla82,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP08 UPA
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 148,640 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Handbrake lever travel

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2025 141,474 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

long travel on park brake

Fail 30 Jun 2025 141,474 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp bulb fitted wrong way round (4.3.3 (b))

long travel on park brake

Pass 6 Jul 2024 126,670 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 1 Jul 2024 126,509 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing broken off in hole (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 1 Jul 2023 112,135 miles

nearside rear axle bush is worn

Pass 5 Jul 2022 98,533 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear axle beam front mount bushes deteriorating

reverse lamp/s inoperative

Pass 9 Aug 2021 85,474 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Aug 2021 85,466 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2020 73,779 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 66,318 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 58,063 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 51,932 miles

both rear tyres are deteriorated

Fail 15 Aug 2017 51,932 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin badly worn (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres are deteriorated

Pass 9 Aug 2016 45,874 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2015 40,710 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

Offside Rear child seat fitted

items removed from view prior to test

Pass 26 Jun 2014 34,893 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 30,098 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)

Fail 12 Nov 2012 30,098 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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 19 Jul 2011 23,324 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 UPA is a 2008 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UPA, 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 UPA is a 2008 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 29 July 2008.

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