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EK08 OAM

2008 Toyota Corolla

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

154,451 mi
Last recorded154,451 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Corolla82,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 OAM
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 154,451 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2025 154,451 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working 501 bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 134,006 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also nail in outer shoulder (NOT REPAIRABLE) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 115,922 miles

Nearside Front Tyre WORN outer edge

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished through tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Oct 2023 115,922 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre WORN outer edge

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished through tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 102,572 miles

Centre Exhaust Heatshield Resting on Exhaust

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 93,942 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 89,985 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 82,090 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 73,451 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 7 Apr 2017 66,618 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 60,088 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 53,955 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 53,955 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 47,319 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 41,801 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Apr 2013 41,801 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 32,772 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

n/s washer jet only has one out of four jets working

rear seats not raised so full test of seatbelts not possible

Pass 26 Apr 2011 24,407 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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EK08 OAM is a 2008 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 OAM, 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 EK08 OAM registered?

EK08 OAM is a 2008 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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