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ET57 BVL

2008 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

64,663 mi
Last recorded64,663 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Corolla82,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET57 BVL
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 64,663 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2025 57,719 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2025 57,717 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2024 51,390 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2024 51,390 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2023 45,001 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 18 Jan 2022 39,350 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 32,982 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 30,140 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 30,140 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 27,151 miles

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

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

Offside Front BRAKE SLOW!! INCREASE 30% DIFFERENCE

Pass 20 Jan 2018 22,456 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2018 22,456 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 18,960 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 17,107 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 15,474 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 13,361 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 11,375 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 11,375 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 8,974 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 6,913 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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ET57 BVL is a 2008 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 ET57 BVL, 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 ET57 BVL registered?

ET57 BVL is a 2008 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 21 January 2008.

Is ET57 BVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET57 BVL shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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