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FD08 YGP

2008 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

138,471 mi
Last recorded138,471 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Corolla82,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 138,471 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2025 138,471 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 135,361 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2024 135,361 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 132,591 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2023 132,591 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe to back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 125,311 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 117,999 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 114,417 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 110,461 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 105,063 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 97,818 miles

Nearside non obligatory mirror missing

Unable to inspect third row of seat belts

Pass 6 Mar 2017 90,953 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 89,444 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 78,684 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 67,585 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 55,016 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 44,110 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 32,459 miles

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

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 YGP is a 2008 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 YGP, 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 YGP registered?

FD08 YGP is a 2008 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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