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EK58 MFX

2008 Toyota Corolla

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

132,613 mi
Last recorded132,613 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Corolla82,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 132,613 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 131,034 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 127,758 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement main trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Sep 2023 127,758 miles

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

Central Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement main trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 124,258 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 124,258 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 118,991 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 115,199 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 108,778 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing DATE STAMP - 0415 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Sep 2019 108,778 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing DATE STAMP - 0415 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 103,399 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2018 103,399 miles

Central Seat belt damaged centre row (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 96,620 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 96,620 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 89,166 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 83,665 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 78,093 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 78,093 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

offside rear tyre in very poor condition

Pass 19 Sep 2013 72,223 miles

both front tyres worn generally low

Pass 19 Sep 2012 65,974 miles

slight perishing in offside rear tyre tread

Pass 12 Sep 2011 61,704 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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EK58 MFX 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 MFX, 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 MFX registered?

EK58 MFX is a 2008 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 18 October 2008.

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