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DA08 ZWE

2008 Toyota Corolla

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

201,238 mi
Last recorded201,238 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Corolla82,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 ZWE
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 201,238 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under side of vehicle has surface corrosion in multiple areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Excess surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Excess surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corroded through (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on inner edge of treads (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jul 2026 201,224 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under side of vehicle has surface corrosion in multiple areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Excess surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Excess surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corroded through (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on inner edge of treads (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 178,272 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 6 Jan 2025 178,272 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 161,427 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 15 Nov 2023 161,427 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 146,630 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2022 146,629 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 130,278 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2021 130,278 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 125,464 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Near & offside brakes slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Jun 2020 125,454 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Near & offside brakes slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 120,724 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S & N/S brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 114,720 miles

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

Offside 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))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 107,654 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 97,617 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 88,238 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 77,038 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 77,038 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 63,524 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 63,524 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 49,677 miles

handbrake a little high

Pass 16 Jun 2011 34,947 miles

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 ZWE is a 2008 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 ZWE, 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 ZWE is a 2008 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 11 July 2008.

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