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EY08 DGZ

2008 Toyota Corolla

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

138,409 mi
Last recorded138,409 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Toyota Corolla82,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY08 DGZ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2022 138,409 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 135,427 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 126,353 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 117,308 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2019 117,308 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

both front tyres on limits & worn on edges

Pass 19 Dec 2018 102,826 miles

n/s lower swivel boot damp

rust patches in various places

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))

Pass 27 Dec 2017 88,925 miles

rear brake discs slightly worn & rusty

rust patches

Fail 27 Dec 2017 88,925 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front brake discs worn

rear tyres badly worn on edges & perished

rear tyres slightly worn & rusty

rust patches

Pass 22 Jan 2016 68,219 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 60,506 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2015 60,506 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 17 Jun 2014 55,482 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front wipers worn

nearside rear pads wearing low

Pass 17 Jun 2014 55,482 miles

front wipers worn

nearside rear pads wearing low

Pass 18 Jun 2013 45,815 miles

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

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

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

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

advise obstructions in windscreen

Fail 18 Jun 2013 45,815 miles

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

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

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

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

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

advise obstructions in windscreen

Pass 18 Jun 2012 35,675 miles

front brakes worn low

Pass 13 Jun 2011 24,944 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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EY08 DGZ is a 2008 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EY08 DGZ, 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 EY08 DGZ registered?

EY08 DGZ is a 2008 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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