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DN57 ZFV

2008 Toyota Corolla

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

124,946 mi
Last recorded124,946 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Corolla82,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN57 ZFV
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2025 124,946 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 118,453 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 111,940 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 107,290 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 102,237 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 98,586 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 94,355 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))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 87,681 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 79,096 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2017 79,096 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 68,582 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 61,941 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s front tyre tread worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 22 Jan 2015 61,906 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

tow ball removed & NEW socket with flap fitted. Tow Bar still in place & secure

bolt holes on spare wheel badly corroded, wheel may come loose if fitted to car

Fail 20 Jan 2015 61,905 miles

Trailer electrical socket deteriorated so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

o/s rear brake binding

bolt holes on spare wheel badly corroded, wheel may come loose if fitted to car

Fail 7 Jan 2015 61,896 miles

Trailer electrical socket deteriorated so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

bolt holes on spare wheel badly corroded, wheel may come loose if fitted to car

Pass 2 Dec 2014 61,721 miles

osr light condensated

Pass 12 Dec 2013 56,419 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 52,007 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 52,007 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 46,033 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 39,181 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2010 39,181 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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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DN57 ZFV is a 2008 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DN57 ZFV, 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 DN57 ZFV registered?

DN57 ZFV is a 2008 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 2 January 2008.

Is DN57 ZFV safe to buy?

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