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BV08 NTA

2008 Toyota Corolla

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

224,879 mi
Last recorded224,879 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 2008 Toyota Corolla82,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 NTA
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 224,879 miles

Nearside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Fail 30 May 2017 224,879 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 213,662 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 21,465 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 193,437 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 193,437 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 176,811 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 163,119 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 Dec 2014 163,119 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 157,339 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 157,333 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 152,286 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 143,294 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 141,460 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 140,153 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 136,337 miles

n/s/f fog light glass smashed

o/s/f fog light glass smashed

o/s/r rear tyre wall scrubbed

oil leak on gearbox

small cracks on o/s/r tyre

stonechip in screen

Fail 15 Mar 2011 101,359 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front foglamps broken

Pass 15 Mar 2011 101,359 miles

both front foglamps broken

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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BV08 NTA is a 2008 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BV08 NTA, 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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BV08 NTA is a 2008 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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