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DK08 ZFY

2008 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

156,902 mi
Last recorded156,902 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Corolla82,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK08 ZFY
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 156,902 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 153,229 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 149,475 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 138,945 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 134,194 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 134,103 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 127,139 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 118,012 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 111,094 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 102,525 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 92,560 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn inner tread

Fail 2 Apr 2016 92,560 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn inner tread

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

Pass 4 Apr 2015 82,253 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 75,926 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 64,500 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 49,786 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 33,408 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2011 33,405 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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 ZFY is a 2008 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ZFY, 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 DK08 ZFY registered?

DK08 ZFY is a 2008 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 14 April 2008.

Is DK08 ZFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK08 ZFY shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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