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BW57 BKZ

2008 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

121,535 mi
Last recorded121,535 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Corolla82,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW57 BKZ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 121,535 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion around rear axle mounting points

rear axle corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2025 116,807 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

foot brake travel

inner sill areas corroded at rear

metal fuel pipe corroded at rear

plastic trims over outer sills and under-tray fitted

rear axle corroded

slight exhaust blow from rear silencer

Pass 6 Mar 2024 110,770 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2024 110,770 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 104,496 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 100,210 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 95,105 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 92,622 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

front brake discs worn

plastic trims covering outer sills

Fail 12 Mar 2020 92,622 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded long centre (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded long centre (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

front brake discs worn

plastic trims covering outer sills

Pass 12 Mar 2019 85,303 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

front brakes imbalanced

rear axle bushes deteriorated

Pass 13 Mar 2018 82,190 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 82,190 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2017 78,966 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 71,400 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 66,058 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge and cracking in tread

x2 child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Jun 2014 58,179 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on outer edges

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge and cracking in tread

Pass 22 Jun 2013 46,776 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 35,429 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 31,552 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 30,344 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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BW57 BKZ is a 2008 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 BW57 BKZ, 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 BW57 BKZ registered?

BW57 BKZ is a 2008 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 25 January 2008.

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