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DU08 BYC

2008 Toyota Corolla

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

115,629 mi
Last recorded115,629 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Toyota Corolla82,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 BYC
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2021 115,629 miles

has high handbrake travel- could do with adjustment

Fail 13 Mar 2021 115,629 miles

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

has high handbrake travel- could do with adjustment

Pass 13 Mar 2020 112,236 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 112,236 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 106,035 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 106,035 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 91,730 miles

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

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

o/s/r + n/s/r tyres aged + cracked

Fail 14 Mar 2018 91,730 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

o/s/r + n/s/r tyres aged + cracked

Pass 14 Mar 2017 83,707 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 83,707 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 79,234 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 10 Mar 2015 72,712 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 66,211 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 66,211 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 54,658 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 43,035 miles

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

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 16 Mar 2011 29,739 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)

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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DU08 BYC is a 2008 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DU08 BYC, 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 DU08 BYC registered?

DU08 BYC is a 2008 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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