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DA08 BVL

2008 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

144,012 mi
Last recorded144,012 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Toyota Corolla82,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 BVL
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2021 144,012 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2021 144,012 miles

Central Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 137,004 miles

Offside Rear Bumper slight damage

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Outer clear lens damaged (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Outer lens damaged (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 19 Feb 2020 137,004 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Bumper slight damage

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Outer clear lens damaged (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Outer lens damaged (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 130,109 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 120,455 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 106,130 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 94,339 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 87,559 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 73,353 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 67,150 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 61,352 miles

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

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

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

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

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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DA08 BVL is a 2008 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DA08 BVL, 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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DA08 BVL is a 2008 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 12 May 2008.

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