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CP57 RVR

2008 Toyota Corolla

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

209,373 mi
Last recorded209,373 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Corolla82,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP57 RVR
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 209,373 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 204,521 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear wiper defective

Fail 28 Jun 2024 204,521 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear wiper defective

Pass 26 Jun 2023 198,320 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Tyre obviously under inflated all (5.2.3 (l))

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

Fail 26 Jun 2023 198,320 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Tyre obviously under inflated all (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2020 184,733 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 160,857 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55/16 3mm and worn inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

slight bind n/s/r BRAKE

Fail 6 Nov 2018 160,856 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55/16 3mm and worn inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

slight bind n/s/r BRAKE

Pass 3 Nov 2017 149,647 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 149,647 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 May 2017 138,571 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing splite pin missing in ball joint (2.5.A.4)

Front number plate tapped on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front tyre worn

Nearside Rear tyre worn

Offside Front tyre worn

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 123,689 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil And offside front (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 83,867 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 82,342 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 72,962 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 61,231 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 61,231 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 53,738 miles

O/S Rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 11 Jan 2012 44,247 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 33,551 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 33,551 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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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CP57 RVR is a 2008 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CP57 RVR, 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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CP57 RVR is a 2008 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 12 January 2008.

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