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EK08 HCJ

2008 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

62,679 mi
Last recorded62,679 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Corolla82,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 HCJ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 10 Apr 2026 62,679 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 55,514 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 54,976 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 54,039 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 53,040 miles

Nearside Front fog light not working

Pass 24 Mar 2021 51,717 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 50,625 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 48,082 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 45,776 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)

nsf tyre kerbed

Pass 6 Mar 2017 41,964 miles

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

rear tyres feathering

Pass 24 Mar 2016 38,668 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 34,094 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 30,431 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 26,148 miles

3rd row of seats not raised so full test of seatbelts not possible

Pass 21 Mar 2012 21,500 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 16,180 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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EK08 HCJ is a 2008 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EK08 HCJ, 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 EK08 HCJ registered?

EK08 HCJ is a 2008 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is EK08 HCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK08 HCJ shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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