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BT08 HFY

2008 Toyota Corolla

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

180,394 mi
Last recorded180,394 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Toyota Corolla82,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 HFY
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2022 180,394 miles

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

both rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 3 Oct 2022 180,392 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

both rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Oct 2021 173,611 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both side (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 173,611 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both side (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 164,198 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front & rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

parking brake lever has reserve travel

Fail 3 Oct 2020 164,198 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front & rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

parking brake lever has reserve travel

Pass 10 Oct 2019 153,096 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 142,128 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 130,476 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 118,197 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)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 104,695 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 104,695 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 90,826 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 78,729 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 72,955 miles

Offside front fog lamp lense smashed

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 55,295 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 40,069 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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BT08 HFY is a 2008 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BT08 HFY, 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 BT08 HFY registered?

BT08 HFY is a 2008 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is BT08 HFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT08 HFY shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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