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CE08 NWS

2008 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,750 mi
Last recorded160,750 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Corolla82,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 NWS
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 160,750 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2025 160,750 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 153,462 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2024 153,296 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 141,384 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 132,922 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 124,874 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 118,410 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 118,395 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 107,261 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 94,172 miles

rear suspension arm bushes cracked both sides

Fail 7 Jul 2018 94,172 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

rear suspension arm bushes cracked both sides

Pass 17 Jul 2017 83,791 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear seats ()

Fail 11 Jul 2017 83,502 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn badly on inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn badly on inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear seats ()

Pass 9 Jul 2016 72,208 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 61,284 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 50,478 miles

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

Nearside 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 18 Feb 2013 41,989 miles

3rd row of seats been folded away

Pass 27 Feb 2012 32,841 miles

Rear tyres lumpy and worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Feb 2011 23,866 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 NWS is a 2008 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NWS, 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 CE08 NWS registered?

CE08 NWS is a 2008 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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