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FD08 YGL

2008 Toyota Corolla

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

162,241 mi
Last recorded162,241 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2018
Typical for 2008 Toyota Corolla82,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD08 YGL
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2018 162,241 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

exhaust corroding

underbody corroding

Fail 7 Dec 2018 162,241 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

exhaust corroding

underbody corroding

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 145,490 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front number plate deteriorating

front tyres worn on edges

fuel tank corroding

fuel tank corroding

rear inner sills corroding

seepage around fuel tank

Fail 23 Nov 2017 145,490 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front number plate deteriorating

front tyres worn on edges

fuel tank corroding

fuel tank corroding

rear inner sills corroding

seepage around fuel tank

Pass 22 Nov 2016 128,687 miles

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

front bumper insecure

front number plate damaged

spare wheel insecure

Fail 22 Nov 2016 128,687 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front bumper insecure

front number plate damaged

oil level very low

spare wheel insecure

Pass 24 Jul 2015 102,197 miles

brake psdal spongy

front brake discs worn & pads low

Fail 24 Jul 2015 102,191 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

brake psdal spongy

engine light on

front brake discs worn & pads low

offside rear tyre has screw in

Pass 11 Aug 2014 83,776 miles

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate cracked

Pass 5 Aug 2013 65,940 miles

front number plate cracked

offside wiper blade end split

Fail 2 Aug 2013 65,940 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front number plate cracked

offside wiper blade end split

Fail 2 Aug 2012 48,052 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

front brake discs worn

long pull to handbrake

Pass 2 Aug 2012 48,052 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)

front brake discs worn

long pull to handbrake

Pass 6 Jun 2011 29,057 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 YGL is a 2008 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YGL, 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 YGL is a 2008 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 11 July 2008.

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