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EY08 LKC

2008 Toyota Corolla

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

194,028 mi
Last recorded194,028 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Toyota Corolla82,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY08 LKC
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2022 194,028 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1/2 inoperative (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 187,931 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 183,564 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 171,289 miles

Horn not working properly Quiet (7.7 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2019 171,289 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Horn not working properly Quiet (7.7 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 158,355 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 12 Feb 2018 158,355 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 145,412 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner and outer edges advise change soon (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner and outer edges advise change soon (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 17 Feb 2017 145,412 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner and outer edges advise change soon (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner and outer edges advise change soon (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 1 Mar 2016 132,149 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both nearside front and rear and offside rear tyres are wearing on outer edges

Pass 12 Feb 2015 117,518 miles

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

Rear tyre treads worn on shoulders

Fail 12 Feb 2015 117,516 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front tyre treads wearing on shoulders

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 103,077 miles

Both front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 26 Feb 2013 88,287 miles

Nearside rear tyre tread worn on both shoulders and offside rear tyre worn on inner sholder

Pass 2 Feb 2012 68,870 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 68,870 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 22 Feb 2011 51,957 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 51,957 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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 LKC is a 2008 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EY08 LKC, 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 LKC registered?

EY08 LKC is a 2008 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is EY08 LKC safe to buy?

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