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BT57 YXY

2008 Toyota Corolla

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

84,129 mi
Last recorded84,129 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Corolla82,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT57 YXY
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2024 84,129 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 79,657 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 73,893 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Dec 2021 73,091 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2021 71,655 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 69,352 miles

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 65,229 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 62,886 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 60,143 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 57,139 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 53,853 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 53,850 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 51,815 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s rear tyre has cut on outer wall [MARKED]

Pass 11 Feb 2012 44,185 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 37,772 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 37,772 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 YXY is a 2008 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YXY, 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 YXY registered?

BT57 YXY is a 2008 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 February 2008.

Is BT57 YXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT57 YXY shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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