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DA08 KCY

2008 Toyota Corolla

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

167,837 mi
Last recorded167,837 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Corolla82,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 KCY
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2024 167,837 miles

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

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

fuel lines CORRODED

Pass 22 Mar 2023 164,575 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded BOTH fuel pipes at rear underneath car ()

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 151,775 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 151,775 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 148,069 miles

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

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

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

front wipers in poor condition

Fail 2 Jun 2021 148,069 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

front wipers in poor condition

Pass 11 May 2020 144,621 miles
Fail 11 May 2020 144,621 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 137,205 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 128,630 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 120,371 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 120,371 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 105,866 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 89,658 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 89,658 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

multiple nails in n/s/r tyre

n/s/f tyre edge worn & 2.5 mm tread

o/s/f tyre 2mm tread

o/s/r wheel rim damaged

Pass 12 May 2014 75,720 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 61,800 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 48,264 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 48,053 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 4 May 2011 32,499 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 KCY 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 70%.

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 KCY, 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 KCY is a 2008 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 26 May 2008.

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