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DA08 ZXX

2008 Toyota Corolla

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

127,760 mi
Last recorded127,760 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Corolla82,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 127,760 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jan 2026 127,753 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2025 124,505 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 121,148 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 118,039 miles

Parking brake efficiency just met (19%) Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 14 Jun 2023 118,039 miles

Parking brake efficiency just met (19%) Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 114,875 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency just met (19%)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 23 Aug 2021 110,770 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 23 Aug 2021 110,742 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 18 Aug 2020 106,763 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 18 Aug 2020 106,723 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Stuck under seat (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outside wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 30 Jul 2019 103,671 miles

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 99,351 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2018 99,351 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 95,659 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 92,518 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 88,876 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 85,866 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 82,171 miles

Both rear tyres have slight uneven wear.

Fail 22 Aug 2013 82,171 miles

Both rear tyres have slight uneven wear.

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 82,094 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 72,969 miles

nsf fog light lense broken

Pass 20 Jul 2011 56,508 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 ZXX is a 2008 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 ZXX, 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 ZXX registered?

DA08 ZXX is a 2008 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 21 July 2008.

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