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DG08 LFA

2008 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

176,071 mi
Last recorded176,071 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Corolla82,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 LFA
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 176,071 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded tank ()

tseted in wet condition

Fail 15 Jan 2026 176,071 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded tank ()

tseted in wet condition

Pass 23 Apr 2025 168,323 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 154,089 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 153,519 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 138,317 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2023 138,315 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 121,982 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 108,510 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 93,854 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 82,012 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 77,921 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge worn & tyre on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wiper blade split but clearing screen

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge worn & tyre perished (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view secured by duct tape (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 68,686 miles

front brake pads showing signs of wear

front number plate broken

o/s/front tyre worn low

rear no. plate deteriorated

Fail 3 Jan 2017 68,685 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

front brake pads showing signs of wear

front number plate broken

o/s/front tyre worn low

rear brake disc scored

rear no. plate deteriorated

Pass 8 Jan 2016 61,646 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2014 54,210 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front suspension sturts are slightly weeping

both rear outer side walls have cracks in them

Fail 27 Dec 2014 54,210 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front suspension sturts are slightly weeping

both rear outer side walls have cracks in them

Pass 4 Jan 2014 47,512 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jan 2013 41,467 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)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 41,467 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 34,892 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 34,339 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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DG08 LFA is a 2008 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 DG08 LFA, 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 DG08 LFA registered?

DG08 LFA is a 2008 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is DG08 LFA safe to buy?

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