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CA08 GGK

2008 Toyota Corolla

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

181,381 mi
Last recorded181,381 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Toyota Corolla82,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 GGK
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2023 181,381 miles

At the time of test rear seats folds

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Jul 2023 181,381 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

At the time of test rear seats folds

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 172,566 miles

I CANT TEST THE REAR SEAT BELTS BECAUSE ALL THE REAR SEATS ARE ALL FOLDED FLAT

Fail 12 Jul 2022 172,559 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt THE BOOT IS INSECURE (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test SAT NAV BRACKET AND DANGLIES ON THE INTERIOR MIRROR (3.1 (a) (ii))

I CANT TEST THE REAR SEAT BELTS BECAUSE ALL THE REAR SEATS ARE ALL FOLDED FLAT

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BESIDE THE REAR BRAKE HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

THE FRONT UNDERSHIELD IS INSECURE

THE OFFSIDE FRONT DOOR CHECK STRAP IS INSECURE

Pass 28 Jul 2021 163,110 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 160,358 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 145,217 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 145,217 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 145,151 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine light dripping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged severally cracked ()

Pass 5 Apr 2018 140,200 miles

All four tyres under inflated.

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Fail 4 Apr 2018 140,199 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

All four tyres under inflated.

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 131,286 miles

Nearside 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)

Fail 21 Feb 2017 131,285 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 121,809 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 121,808 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 107,297 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 105,786 miles

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

dog cage in rear not allowing access to 2 rear seatbelts.

Pass 23 Aug 2013 92,591 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2012 78,816 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 62,469 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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CA08 GGK is a 2008 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 CA08 GGK, 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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CA08 GGK is a 2008 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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