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DK08 UFJ

2008 Toyota Corolla

Red Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

167,823 mi
Last recorded167,823 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Corolla82,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK08 UFJ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2024 167,823 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Feb 2024 167,823 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 157,287 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 149,290 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 140,763 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2021 140,759 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 136,798 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount slight play upwards movement (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 126,459 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 126,451 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Feb 2018 114,205 miles

Slight free play (Lift) N/S/F Strut

Fail 13 Feb 2018 114,199 miles

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

Slight free play (Lift) N/S/F Strut

Pass 22 Feb 2017 102,809 miles

Slight free play (Lift) N/S/F Strut

Fail 22 Feb 2017 102,801 miles

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

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

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

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

Slight free play (Lift) N/S/F Strut

Pass 24 Feb 2016 91,455 miles

Nearside Front Slight freeplay (lift) Strut

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil Level Below Minimum!!

Pass 5 Mar 2015 80,004 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight freeplay (Lift) N/S front strut

Pass 6 Mar 2014 68,756 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 56,064 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 43,631 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 UFJ is a 2008 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DK08 UFJ, 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 UFJ registered?

DK08 UFJ is a 2008 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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