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A20 MAR

2008 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

186,699 mi
Last recorded186,699 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Corolla82,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 MAR
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 186,699 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

front to rear underbody/suspension components slightly corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2025 186,697 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

front to rear underbody/suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2024 181,408 miles

both rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 16 Aug 2024 181,396 miles

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

both rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Aug 2023 173,031 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 166,729 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn In Inner Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2022 166,729 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn In Inner Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 147,774 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2021 147,774 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate incorrect Front & Rear Spacing incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 122,237 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 122,237 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 100,376 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 77,260 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 77,260 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2016 59,753 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2016 59,751 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 49,762 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2015 49,762 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 43,670 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 43,670 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 34,842 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 21 Aug 2012 31,730 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 31,730 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 27,900 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

rear seat belts not tested - seats not in position

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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A20 MAR is a 2008 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 A20 MAR, 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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A20 MAR is a 2008 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 21 August 2008.

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