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DG08 UPY

2008 Toyota Corolla

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

107,885 mi
Last recorded107,885 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Toyota Corolla82,149 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 UPY
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Aug 2022 107,885 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill(under vehicle) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill(under vehicle) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2021 101,182 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 94,867 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 88,570 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 78,466 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2018 78,466 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Sun Visor (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 68,728 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 48,219 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 40,844 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 39,409 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 35,924 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 35,924 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 29,116 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 26,119 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 UPY is a 2008 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 UPY, 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 UPY registered?

DG08 UPY is a 2008 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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