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BV08 XJO

2008 Toyota Corolla

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

203,778 mi
Last recorded203,778 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Toyota Corolla82,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2020 203,778 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 203,778 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 196,956 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 185,814 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 177,320 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2015 154,666 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 24 Nov 2014 144,249 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2014 144,248 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 27 May 2014 127,686 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2014 127,686 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 106,976 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 May 2013 89,436 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2013 89,436 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 67,869 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 69,793 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Mar 2012 69,793 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 55,873 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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BV08 XJO is a 2008 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XJO, 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 XJO is a 2008 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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