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FD08 DYM

2008 Toyota Corolla

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

139,582 mi
Last recorded139,582 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Corolla82,149 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD08 DYM
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 139,582 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2026 139,582 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 134,003 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 128,001 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2024 128,001 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 121,035 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 113,604 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 106,684 miles

Under tray fitted

Fail 1 Feb 2021 106,684 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Under tray fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2020 101,599 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 95,412 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2019 95,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 88,198 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 82,133 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 82,133 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 75,671 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 70,241 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 61,576 miles

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

O/S/R Tyre has uneven wear

Pass 5 Mar 2013 52,267 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 45,128 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2011 29,957 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

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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FD08 DYM is a 2008 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel 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 FD08 DYM, 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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FD08 DYM is a 2008 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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