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DN08 UZR

2008 Toyota Corolla

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,133 mi
Last recorded142,133 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Corolla82,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN08 UZR
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 142,133 miles

see vt30 document

Fail 26 Jan 2026 142,133 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

bodywork neglected-key taped up,engine oil very dirty-check service interval,engine and hearbox oil leaks-covers fitted-loose,brake discs all round scored-pitting-pads uneven wear

nsf tyre tread low-tyres treads wearing on insides uneven-tracking required,nsr brake bindy,parking brake lever travel getting high,fuel pipe-brake pipes rusting,underbody-sills-springs-axle-suspension-running gear rusting

Pass 11 Feb 2025 134,288 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2025 134,288 miles

Central Rear Lower Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2025 134,210 miles

Fuel tank leaking investigate and piping (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

brake discs scored pitting,brake judder,osf tyre inner tread low,nsr tyre tread splitting,tyre treads uneven wear,parking brake lever travel getting high,rear seats not in use,shockers rusting-weak

engine oil minimum and dirty service overdue,body work not great,door warning light on,ns reg light inop,underbody-axle-sills-brake pipes-back plates-exhaust-subframe-arms-brakes-running gear rusting

Pass 8 Feb 2024 125,842 miles

brake discs scored-pitting-noisy-brake judder,brake pipes-underbody-suspension-arms-running gear rusting,parking brake lever travel getting high,pipes covered in grease

os reg light inop,check service interval,fuel tank rusting-damp-covered in sealer,front shockers poor-suspension rattly-rusty-investigate-needs attention sooner rather than later

Fail 7 Feb 2024 125,829 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn investigate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

brake discs scored-pitting-noisy-brake judder,brake pipes-underbody-suspension-arms-running gear rusting,parking brake lever travel getting high,pipes covered in grease

os reg light inop,check service interval,fuel tank rusting-damp-covered in sealer,front shockers poor-suspension rattly-rusty-investigate-needs attention sooner rather than later

Pass 16 Feb 2023 119,931 miles

front-rear brake discs poor-scored-pitting-noisy,fuel tank-underbody-pipes-suspension-shockers-axle-running gear rusting,sills-arches-under covers fitted

rear tyres poor-cracking-treads low-bulging-uneven wear,rear tow bar not in use,osf linkbar poor-greasy

Fail 16 Feb 2023 119,931 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Spare wheel carrier insecure investigate - rusty fixings (6.1.5 (a))

front-rear brake discs poor-scored-pitting-noisy,fuel tank-underbody-pipes-suspension-shockers-axle-running gear rusting,sills-arches-under covers fitted

rear tyres poor-cracking-treads low-bulging-uneven wear,rear tow bar not in use,osf linkbar poor-greasy

Pass 9 Feb 2022 113,992 miles

both front tyre treads low-all tyres uneven tread wear,rear tyre walls scuffed

engine oil dirty-low-service overdue,underbody-units-suspension-springs-driveshafts-arms-fuel tank-pipes-brake discs rusting,tyre pressures need setting

Fail 9 Feb 2022 113,992 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rears (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

both front tyre treads low-all tyres uneven tread wear,rear tyre walls scuffed

engine oil dirty-low-service overdue,underbody-units-suspension-springs-driveshafts-arms-fuel tank-pipes-brake discs rusting,tyre pressures need setting

Pass 2 Jul 2021 110,325 miles

vt30

Fail 2 Jul 2021 110,325 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

nsf tyre tread poor-very low,osf tyre tread poor-bulging,rear tyres poor-cracking

service over due-oil low-dirty,underbody-fuel tank-suspension-springs-brake pipes-exhaust-driveshafts-shockers-units rusting

Pass 6 Jul 2020 105,750 miles

engine oil dirty,oil spill bottom covers wet,suspension-arms-underbody-sills-components-driveshafts-fuel tank-brakes rusting,

Pass 28 Jun 2019 100,630 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 100,629 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

underbody-components-fuel tank rusting

Pass 12 Jul 2018 95,136 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 89,036 miles

Rear brake pads worn low

Pass 12 Jul 2016 82,770 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 69,384 miles

Front brake pads worn low

Pass 14 Jul 2014 56,687 miles

Both front tyres worn low

Both raer tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 25 Jun 2013 44,659 miles

Rear brake pads worn low

Pass 15 Jun 2012 35,880 miles

Nearside rear panel has been damaged close to the light cluster and rear most seat belt's retracting mechanism

Pass 29 Jun 2011 26,067 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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DN08 UZR is a 2008 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DN08 UZR, 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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DN08 UZR is a 2008 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 July 2008.

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