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CE08 BGX

2008 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

155,533 mi
Last recorded155,533 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Corolla82,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 BGX
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2025 155,533 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn rear axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn rear axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil and possibly engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn very close to warning indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear light units unmatched , all lights work correctly and at correct height

Rear underbody surface corrosion

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 149,546 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively starting to wear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to mot limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear light units different side to side but the light positions are the same

Rear sills corroded but not holed

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight parking brake travel

Fail 26 Mar 2024 149,540 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively starting to wear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to mot limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear light units different side to side but the light positions are the same

Rear sills corroded but not holed

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight parking brake travel

Pass 20 Mar 2023 140,875 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both, Nearside and Offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both, Nearside and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Mar 2023 140,875 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both, Nearside and Offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both, Nearside and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 131,781 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 119,040 miles

Offside Rear Light has a slight damage but not effecting the opreation

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 110,461 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 98,880 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 89,064 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 88,942 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 80,875 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut on sidewall, no chords

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre flatspot

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre flatspot

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 21% imbalanced (3.7.B.5b)

undertrays fitted

Fail 29 Mar 2017 80,874 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front tyre cut on sidewall, no chords

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre flatspot

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre flatspot

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 21% imbalanced (3.7.B.5b)

undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2016 70,877 miles

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/f tyre cut in sidewall but not to cords

slight handbrake travel

Fail 29 Mar 2016 70,875 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/f tyre cut in sidewall but not to cords

slight handbrake travel

Pass 30 Mar 2015 59,743 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 59,793 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2014 49,914 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 49,914 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 39,891 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 39,891 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 30,445 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 22,998 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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CE08 BGX is a 2008 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 CE08 BGX, 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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CE08 BGX is a 2008 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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