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EN57 ZHM

2008 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

138,547 mi
Last recorded138,547 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Corolla82,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN57 ZHM
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 138,547 miles

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

EXHAUST BRACKET BROKEN

Front Coil spring corroded and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened AND REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

O/S/R BUMPER DAMAGED

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2025 138,547 miles

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

EXHAUST BRACKET BROKEN

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Coil spring corroded and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened AND REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

O/S/R BUMPER DAMAGED

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 127,240 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear bumper insecure but not likely to fall

vehicle has surface rust under body

Pass 18 Apr 2023 124,974 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 118,799 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2022 118,799 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2021 114,703 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2021 114,703 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 112,911 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 112,911 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 110,155 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 105,163 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 96,012 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 88,760 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 81,498 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 11 Mar 2015 81,498 miles

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 26 Mar 2014 75,621 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

rear tyres cracking in treads

Pass 26 Mar 2013 69,120 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 62,404 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 54,379 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 54,379 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 52,535 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 ZHM is a 2008 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,794cc 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 ZHM, 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 EN57 ZHM registered?

EN57 ZHM is a 2008 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 12 February 2008.

Is EN57 ZHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN57 ZHM 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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