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EK58 LZP

2008 Toyota Corolla

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,058 mi
Last recorded138,058 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Corolla82,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK58 LZP
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 138,058 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low and worn completely smooth on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

knocking noise from the front but no play found

Pass 22 Jan 2025 131,897 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 125,430 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs inner faces pitted and corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel.

Pass 15 Feb 2023 119,009 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 112,140 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Feb 2021 103,497 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 103,497 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 97,051 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 97,046 miles

Central Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 89,245 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

handbrake travel on limit

Fail 29 Oct 2018 89,243 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

handbrake travel on limit

Pass 25 Oct 2017 82,706 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 75,798 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Oct 2016 75,798 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 29 Oct 2015 67,520 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 57,693 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 48,240 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 37,791 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Oct 2012 37,787 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Oct 2011 27,663 miles

Brake fluid level is slightly low.

Front brake discs are worn.

Front brake pads are wearing low.

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 LZP 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 75%.

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 LZP, 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 LZP registered?

EK58 LZP is a 2008 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 29 October 2008.

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