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AJ08 ADJ

2008 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

83,161 mi
Last recorded83,161 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Corolla82,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ08 ADJ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 83,161 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Mounting bracket in front of rear silencer rusted through. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Oct 2025 83,161 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Mounting bracket in front of rear silencer rusted through. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 76,471 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Mounting bracket in front of rear silencer rusted through. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2023 69,942 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 63,022 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 31 Oct 2022 63,015 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and badly perished/cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 56,638 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 56,384 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 55,359 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 55,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 53,605 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 47,345 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 43,272 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 40,054 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 38,044 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 36,236 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 34,707 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 33,201 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 33,024 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2011 26,115 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 26,115 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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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AJ08 ADJ is a 2008 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 AJ08 ADJ, 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 AJ08 ADJ registered?

AJ08 ADJ is a 2008 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 20 May 2008.

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