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BT57 MSY

2008 Toyota Corolla

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

143,586 mi
Last recorded143,586 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Corolla82,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT57 MSY
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 143,586 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. high travel on hand brake lever (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides - lower arm ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides WORN - inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides - chassis/inner sill/under floor areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 140,716 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides lower arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2024 140,716 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both sides (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides lower arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2023 135,770 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides chassis/inner sill/under floor areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2023 135,770 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides chassis/inner sill/under floor areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2022 131,425 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rearmost seats folded - seat belts not inspected/tested ()

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides chassis/inner sill/under floor areas - general corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 127,423 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides inner sill/chassis/floor areas - general corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 116,946 miles

Coil spring corroded all road springs corroded but serviceable (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides lower arm rearward bushes - perished/worn/play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip mid screen area (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear bumper shroud damaged/split - no sharp edge hazard

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak present (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded at flexi join (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear most seats folded - seat belts not fully checked ()

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides axle bushes - perished/worn/play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension torsion bar corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides chassis corroded - especially near to axle bush mount areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear tow bar electrical socket - weather/dust cap missing

Pass 14 Aug 2019 103,773 miles

Coil spring corroded all coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak sump area of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arms - forward and rearward bushes perished/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view tone chip/crack middle of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material chassis to flexi - pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes perished/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides chassis corroded - especially at trailing arm mount areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear axle torsion bar corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2018 87,802 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

hand brake little reserve

Pass 19 Aug 2017 73,095 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 61,228 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 52,263 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 46,403 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 37,998 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2012 31,843 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 30,468 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 23,854 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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BT57 MSY is a 2008 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BT57 MSY, 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 BT57 MSY registered?

BT57 MSY is a 2008 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 15 January 2008.

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