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DF57 BVH

2008 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

130,449 mi
Last recorded130,449 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Toyota Corolla82,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF57 BVH
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2018 130,449 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front wipers smear

both rear seats folded down when presented

damage to nearside of vehicle

handbrake travel high

nearside rear door stiff to open

offside front shock absorber leaking

Pass 17 Apr 2018 130,106 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt All rear seats ()

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 16 Apr 2018 130,106 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working Bulb holder missing (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt All rear seats ()

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 121,165 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 25 May 2016 112,837 miles

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

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

child seat fitted near side rear

Pass 11 Jun 2015 99,162 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Jun 2014 83,179 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 83,174 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 60,546 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 42,292 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 34,115 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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DF57 BVH is a 2008 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 DF57 BVH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DF57 BVH registered?

DF57 BVH is a 2008 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 8 February 2008.

Is DF57 BVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF57 BVH shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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