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FD08 YAO

2008 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2020
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

235,151 mi
Last recorded235,151 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Toyota Corolla82,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD08 YAO
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2019 235,151 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 224,518 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 224,518 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 210,905 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 200,799 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2017 200,795 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 189,743 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 179,061 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 168,645 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 152,383 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 146,546 miles

O/S/R Tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 26 Sep 2014 135,668 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2014 121,253 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 110,930 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 97,701 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 87,376 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2012 77,069 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2011 66,844 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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FD08 YAO is a 2008 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FD08 YAO, 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 FD08 YAO registered?

FD08 YAO is a 2008 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 6 June 2008.

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The MOT history for FD08 YAO shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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