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DU08 WTO

2008 Toyota Corolla

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

256,040 mi
Last recorded256,040 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Corolla82,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2024 256,040 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 247,627 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 247,627 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 234,491 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 225,274 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front & rear both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under engine tray cover fitted , obscuring side components.

Pass 2 Jul 2019 213,410 miles

Rear sills corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2019 213,410 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Light broken

Rear sills corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2018 201,220 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 201,220 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 179,284 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Jun 2017 179,284 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working offside & nearside (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 152,279 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Jun 2016 152,279 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 133,281 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 113,230 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2014 113,030 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2013 107,020 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 95,832 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 73,903 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Jul 2011 73,903 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.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 WTO is a 2008 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WTO, 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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DU08 WTO is a 2008 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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