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CU08 ZZN

2008 Toyota Corolla

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

134,014 mi
Last recorded134,014 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Corolla82,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU08 ZZN
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 134,014 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 128,825 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 124,445 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 119,177 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 115,307 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 112,301 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 112,301 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 112,266 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front bumper not fully secured, not likely to fall off.

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bush unbonding, no movement (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside door mirror unit loose but secure

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bush unbonding, no play (5.1.2 (b) (i))

oil on engine area

Pass 22 Mar 2018 105,182 miles

Both Rear Tyre's Cracking

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

Front Wipers Slightly Smearing

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil On Minimum

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 98,709 miles

both rear coil springs corroding

engine oil on minimum

n/s wiper blade smearing

rear axle mounting bushes deteriiorating

Pass 16 Mar 2016 89,493 miles

wiper blades smearing

child seat fitted

engine oil on minimum

n/s/f tyre under inflated

nail in n/s/r tyre

Fail 2 Apr 2015 81,268 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

n/s outer sill slightly damaged

Pass 2 Apr 2015 81,268 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s outer sill slightly damaged

Pass 14 Apr 2014 72,458 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

engine oil below minimum

front bumper slightly damaged

front tyres worn unevenly

n/s outer sill slightly damaged

o/s/r tyre worn unevenly

wipers smearing

Pass 4 Mar 2013 62,028 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 42,238 miles

front pads worn low

Pass 21 Mar 2011 23,770 miles

both rear tyres slightly out of shape/stepped

scoring evident on both rear & nearside front brake discs

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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CU08 ZZN is a 2008 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CU08 ZZN, 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 CU08 ZZN registered?

CU08 ZZN is a 2008 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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The MOT history for CU08 ZZN shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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