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EY08 URU

2008 Toyota Corolla

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,311 mi
Last recorded103,311 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Corolla82,149 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY08 URU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 103,311 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2026 103,247 miles

Central Inner Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2025 95,160 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2025 95,151 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 91,239 miles

Nearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 90,855 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 89,951 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 88,473 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 85,651 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 85,651 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 80,568 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 80,566 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 72,897 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 72,897 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 65,368 miles

Front wipers smearing

Pass 29 Feb 2016 57,465 miles

O/S/R Tyre Has Nail

Pass 26 Feb 2015 49,338 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 36,203 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 26,118 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 18,885 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)

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 URU is a 2008 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 URU, 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 URU registered?

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

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