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EN57 KYC

2008 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

51,404 mi
Last recorded51,404 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Corolla82,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN57 KYC
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 51,404 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Aug 2025 51,404 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 47,474 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 44,225 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 23 Dec 2022 40,827 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2022 40,827 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 37,696 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 35,905 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2020 35,905 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2019 33,798 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 20 Dec 2018 30,397 miles

Road wheel slightly distorted O/S/F Steel Wheel Slightly Buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2018 30,397 miles

Headlamp aim too low N/S/F Dipped Beam Requires Adjustment (4.1.2 (a))

Road wheel slightly distorted O/S/F Steel Wheel Slightly Buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 27,765 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 25,403 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring items

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Dec 2016 25,043 miles

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

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring items

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 23,068 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring items

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Unable to check rear seats due to belongings/items

Pass 6 Jan 2015 20,720 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 18,485 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 15,070 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 Dec 2012 15,070 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Dec 2011 11,386 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 8,209 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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EN57 KYC is a 2008 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KYC, 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 EN57 KYC registered?

EN57 KYC is a 2008 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 11 January 2008.

Is EN57 KYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN57 KYC shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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