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CY08 FWM

2008 Toyota Corolla

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,137 mi
Last recorded117,137 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Corolla82,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY08 FWM
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 117,137 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mains (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 110,902 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 103,490 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both axle beam bushes starting to perish/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fuel tank showing signs of corrosion /damp areas (monitor)

Pass 6 Sep 2022 95,119 miles

All suspension components corroded

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 87,717 miles

General surface corrosion to under body / front and rear suspension units

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily on outer edge tyre/ starting to delaminate on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle beam bushes starting to debond /worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 83,963 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 77,888 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2019 77,887 miles

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire by the fuel tank (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 71,400 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 71,400 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 62,831 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 55,265 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 48,890 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 48,890 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 41,070 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 33,872 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 33,872 miles

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 27,024 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 25,665 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 15,935 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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CY08 FWM is a 2008 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CY08 FWM, 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 CY08 FWM registered?

CY08 FWM is a 2008 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is CY08 FWM safe to buy?

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