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DE08 OWD

2008 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

134,651 mi
Last recorded134,651 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Corolla82,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 OWD
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 134,651 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides and deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2024 129,316 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 121,008 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 114,270 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 108,864 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 104,863 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 104,863 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 97,131 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 90,506 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

under trays and plastic sills fitted

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 90,506 miles

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

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

under trays and plastic sills fitted

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 83,916 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 76,103 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 71,111 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 62,814 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 62,814 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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)

slight damage to side wall on offside front tyre

uneven wear to nearside front tyre

Pass 20 Dec 2012 56,491 miles

4 child seats fitted inspected 2

cut in o/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Pass 30 Dec 2011 48,865 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 42,792 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 42,792 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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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DE08 OWD is a 2008 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,598cc 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 DE08 OWD, 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 DE08 OWD registered?

DE08 OWD is a 2008 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 19 May 2008.

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