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EK58 DZG

2008 Toyota Corolla

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

135,559 mi
Last recorded135,559 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Corolla82,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK58 DZG
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 135,559 miles

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

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

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

fuel tank showing signs of dampness

Pass 15 Nov 2024 127,396 miles

Offside Front Inner o/s/front tyre inside edge worn close to the legal limit of 1.6 mm

Pass 24 Nov 2023 122,153 miles

splits appearing on n/s/f tyre inner tread+worn

Pass 14 Nov 2022 116,843 miles

n/s/f tyre outer treads showing slight wear

Fail 14 Nov 2022 116,842 miles

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

n/s/f tyre outer treads showing slight wear

Pass 16 Nov 2021 116,698 miles

o/s/f tyre inner tread worn

Pass 11 Nov 2020 113,893 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 112,326 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 110,045 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 100,285 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Nov 2017 100,280 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 89,546 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 89,544 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2015 72,280 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 72,280 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 55,805 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 37,485 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 37,482 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 15,021 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 15,021 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 40,601 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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EK58 DZG is a 2008 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EK58 DZG, 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 EK58 DZG registered?

EK58 DZG is a 2008 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 December 2008.

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