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DA08 HVP

2008 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

127,982 mi
Last recorded127,982 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Toyota Corolla82,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2023 127,982 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2023 127,753 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 116,612 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 110,580 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 106,215 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 100,703 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 91,560 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 91,535 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front wipers smearing

offside headlamp has minor damage but is still secure

Pass 15 Mar 2017 82,100 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 82,100 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 71,120 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 59,229 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front & offside rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 5 Aug 2014 51,131 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 36,859 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 3,667 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 36,667 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 21 May 2012 32,145 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 28,535 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 28,535 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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 HVP is a 2008 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DA08 HVP, 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 DA08 HVP registered?

DA08 HVP is a 2008 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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