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EK08 XKB

2008 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

129,483 mi
Last recorded129,483 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Corolla82,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 XKB
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 129,483 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 125,706 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 8 Jul 2023 125,222 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 120,190 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 111,357 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 105,963 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald inner/ worn outer edges

Offside Front tyer worn both edges

Pass 11 Jul 2019 94,253 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge & perishing

Pass 7 Jul 2018 79,059 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge & outer sidewall cut(no to cords)

Offside Front tyre worn on both edges

Offside Rear tyre worn ob inner edge

Pass 4 Jul 2017 67,257 miles

n/s/rear tyre perishing

Pass 12 Jul 2016 59,709 miles

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 25 Aug 2015 53,771 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

n/s front tyre has some sidewall damage

Fail 25 Aug 2015 53,771 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

n/s front tyre has some sidewall damage

Pass 17 Jul 2014 49,524 miles

handbrake needs adjusting

Pass 8 Jun 2013 43,682 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Jun 2012 38,334 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear exhaust hanger slightly corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2011 33,199 miles

exhaust system is starting to corrode

vehicle hascovers fitted unable to see certain testable items

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 XKB is a 2008 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 XKB, 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 XKB registered?

EK08 XKB is a 2008 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 9 April 2008.

Is EK08 XKB safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK08 XKB shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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