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DA08 UTK

2008 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

43,642 mi
Last recorded43,642 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Corolla82,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 43,642 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases full system aged still servicable (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing minor kerb damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 41,211 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 39,084 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 37,017 miles

General under body corrosion

Pass 22 Jul 2021 35,800 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 34,837 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 33,562 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 33,562 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 32,563 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 30,163 miles

plastic over sills and under trays fitted

Fail 7 Aug 2017 30,163 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

plastic over sills and under trays fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2016 27,362 miles

child seat fitted, not all seat belts were inspected

engine cover fitted obscuring the view of some components

front number plate damaged

under trays fitted obscuring the view of some components

Fail 8 Aug 2016 27,361 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

child seat fitted, not all seat belts were inspected

engine cover fitted obscuring the view of some components

front number plate damaged

rear wiper blade damaged

under trays fitted obscuring the view of some components

Pass 10 Aug 2015 24,992 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 22,508 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

minor accident damage to n/s/f wing and door

Pass 12 Aug 2013 20,227 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

body damage to o/s front wing and door

n/s mirror casing damage

Pass 31 Jul 2012 17,394 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 15,145 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 15,145 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

front discs lipped

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 UTK 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 78.9%.

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 UTK, 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 UTK registered?

DA08 UTK is a 2008 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 22 July 2008.

Is DA08 UTK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA08 UTK shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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