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BT08 OUU

2008 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

129,975 mi
Last recorded129,975 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Corolla82,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 OUU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 129,975 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2025 129,815 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 120,133 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated has little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer has a hole (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Sep 2024 120,133 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated has little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer has a hole (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 110,078 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 100,244 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 22 Sep 2022 100,244 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 91,333 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 84,726 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 72,602 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 62,947 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 58,595 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 53,032 miles

front discs slightly lipped

n\s\r tyre starting to wear on edges

Fail 18 Jun 2015 45,909 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 45,909 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 39,594 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 33,878 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 27,961 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 21,944 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 OUU is a 2008 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 OUU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BT08 OUU registered?

BT08 OUU is a 2008 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 20 June 2008.

Is BT08 OUU safe to buy?

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