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AE08 ZCH

2008 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

130,525 mi
Last recorded130,525 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Corolla82,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 ZCH
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2024 130,525 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 128,194 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2022 122,995 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 109,684 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2021 109,684 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 101,633 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn low and outer wall deteriorated / cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jun 2020 101,633 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn low and outer wall deteriorated / cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 May 2019 96,176 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2019 96,176 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 88,041 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres perishing

front wipers smearing

rear axle - bushes deteriorated

Fail 21 Apr 2018 88,040 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres perishing

front wipers smearing

rear axle - bushes deteriorated

Pass 6 May 2017 79,598 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 72,923 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 63,658 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 63,658 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2014 51,567 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2013 43,181 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 31,197 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 23,517 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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AE08 ZCH 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 73.7%.

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 AE08 ZCH, 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 AE08 ZCH registered?

AE08 ZCH is a 2008 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 10 July 2008.

Is AE08 ZCH safe to buy?

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