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DA08 SYJ

2008 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

212,177 mi
Last recorded212,177 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Corolla82,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 SYJ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 212,177 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underseal applied on suspension/chassis components

Fail 26 May 2026 212,175 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underseal applied on suspension/chassis components

Pass 17 Jun 2025 209,647 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 17 Jun 2025 209,647 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 25 Jul 2024 201,303 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 189,798 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 181,333 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 173,386 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 173,386 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2020 166,001 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 166,000 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 156,990 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 143,381 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 19 Jul 2017 126,843 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 109,091 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 91,929 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 76,893 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 59,881 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 59,881 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 45,852 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 31,571 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 31,571 miles

Nearside Front 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 SYJ is a 2008 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SYJ, 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 SYJ registered?

DA08 SYJ is a 2008 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is DA08 SYJ safe to buy?

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