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DK08 UCB

2008 Toyota Corolla

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

138,906 mi
Last recorded138,906 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Toyota Corolla82,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK08 UCB
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2023 138,906 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge is on the 1.6 mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Feb 2023 138,906 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge is on the 1.6 mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 129,646 miles

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Under-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.

Fail 18 Feb 2022 129,646 miles

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Front Position lamp not working Nearside & Offside (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))

Under-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.

Pass 1 Mar 2021 124,851 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 120,684 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2020 120,684 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 115,098 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 108,447 miles

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

Rear wiper worn

Pass 15 Feb 2017 98,824 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 85,162 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 70,265 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 57,240 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 44,961 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)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 33,099 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 22,571 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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DK08 UCB is a 2008 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DK08 UCB, 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 DK08 UCB registered?

DK08 UCB is a 2008 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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