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EX58 SWY

2008 Toyota Corolla

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

144,755 mi
Last recorded144,755 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Corolla82,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX58 SWY
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 144,755 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2025 144,755 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 141,861 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 136,684 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2023 136,683 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel near fuel tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 132,156 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))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 128,044 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 123,598 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 117,402 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 111,588 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 103,195 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 91,217 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2014 78,933 miles

nsf tyre worn on outer edge and slight side wall damage

Pass 13 Nov 2013 68,140 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 56,141 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 41,826 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 39,998 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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EX58 SWY is a 2008 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EX58 SWY, 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 EX58 SWY registered?

EX58 SWY is a 2008 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 4 September 2008.

Is EX58 SWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX58 SWY shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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