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EN57 DPZ

2008 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,849 mi
Last recorded146,849 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Corolla82,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN57 DPZ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 146,849 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Handbrake travel

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp insecure Front and rear (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 137,877 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2024 137,877 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2023 130,071 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Rear Inner sill corroded but not excessive

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

Fail 4 Nov 2023 130,071 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Rear Inner sill corroded but not excessive

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 119,110 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2022 119,110 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 108,069 miles

Nearside Rear wheel binding.

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2021 108,069 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear wheel binding.

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 97,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 97,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 89,346 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened bothsides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords bothsides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear light lens cracked

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 83,058 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 83,057 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 78,128 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre side wall damaged

Offside Front windscreen wiper split

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 74,885 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 74,885 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 66,711 miles

N/S DOOR MIRROR FIXING COVER IS MISSING

O/S REAR TYRE IS WORN VERY CLOSE TO THE LEGAL LIMIT

SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 22 Jan 2015 55,931 miles

n/s door mirror trim is missing

n/s front tyre wear is uneven

sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Jan 2014 43,897 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 34,384 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear of the vehicle is loaded not allowing a full inspection of the rear most seat belts

Fail 16 Jan 2012 26,000 miles

Front pads starting to wear thin

N/S/F tyre starting to look low on tread

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

Vehicle presented with rearmost seats folded away, not allowing full inspection of rearmost seatbelts

Pass 16 Jan 2012 26,000 miles

Front pads starting to wear thin

N/S/F tyre starting to look low on tread

Vehicle presented with rearmost seats folded away, not allowing full inspection of rearmost seatbelts

Pass 11 Jan 2011 21,760 miles

Nearside Front 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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EN57 DPZ is a 2008 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EN57 DPZ, 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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EN57 DPZ is a 2008 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 22 January 2008.

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