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CV08 YFH

2008 Toyota Corolla

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

160,172 mi
Last recorded160,172 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Corolla82,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 YFH
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 160,172 miles

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 153,115 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. park break imballanced (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 146,471 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn front bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn front bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 133,857 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 121,391 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 121,388 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 112,654 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 105,185 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 105,130 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 92,866 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 83,679 miles

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)

Fail 3 Nov 2017 83,679 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 71,576 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 60,905 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 52,236 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 41,652 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 27,012 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 27,012 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside wiper in poor condition.

Pass 2 Jul 2011 14,397 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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CV08 YFH is a 2008 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 CV08 YFH, 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 CV08 YFH registered?

CV08 YFH is a 2008 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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