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C801 FAH

2008 Toyota Corolla

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

225,075 mi
Last recorded225,075 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Corolla82,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC801 FAH
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 225,075 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2025 225,018 miles

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Battery Terminals insecure

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Sep 2024 224,952 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2023 224,910 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 224,887 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 224,834 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicle has been modified

Pass 16 Oct 2020 224,824 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 31 May 2019 224,806 miles

Offside front tyre damaged on inner sidewall

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 May 2018 224,466 miles

Engine breather missing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Slight damage to offside front tyre inner sidewall

Fail 30 May 2018 224,466 miles

Engine breather missing

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Slight damage to offside front tyre inner sidewall

Pass 14 May 2015 221,863 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 221,863 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 May 2014 218,456 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 218,455 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 215,046 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 211,705 miles

Bonnet safety catch inoperative

Drivers seat in poor condition

Fail 19 Apr 2012 211,684 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Bonnet safety catch inoperative

Drivers seat in poor condition

Pass 24 Mar 2011 208,069 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 206,175 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 203,995 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 202,644 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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C801 FAH is a 2008 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 C801 FAH, 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 C801 FAH registered?

C801 FAH is a 2008 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 7 May 2008.

Is C801 FAH safe to buy?

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