BL08 ALU

2008 TOYOTA — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
TOYOTA
Year
2008
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
BLACK
Engine
1296 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
23 May 2027 (343 days away)
Last recorded mileage
15,679 mi

AI verdict AVOID 39/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2008 Toyota has 22 MOT tests on record with a 68% pass rate and 15,679 miles. The vehicle's extremely low mileage for its age (15,679 miles in 18 years) is a significant red flag for potential long-term neglect.

The vehicle shows extremely low annual mileage averaging 5,949 miles/year, with a critical drop from 97,704 miles in May 2021 to 100,132 miles in May 2022, indicating a potential odometer fraud or a significant period of inactivity.

Things to check

  • MOT HISTORY: 5 test failures and 22 recurring advisories on critical safety systems (suspension, brakes) across 13 tests.
  • MILEAGE FRAUD: Critical mileage anomaly — 97,704 miles (May 2021) dropped to 100,132 miles (May 2022) — 2,428 miles in 12 months, then 2,161 miles in 12 months — highly suspicious.
  • MILEAGE: Extremely low annual mileage (5,949 miles/year) for an 18-year-old vehicle, suggesting long periods of inactivity or potential fraud.
  • MILEAGE: Significant drop in annual usage from 9,616 miles (May 2021) to 2,428 miles (May 2022), then 2,161 miles (May 2023) — inconsistent patterns.

Working in its favour

  • MOT VALID: Vehicle has a valid MOT until 2027-05-23, indicating current roadworthiness.
  • NO RECENT FAILURES: The most recent MOT (Apr 2026) passed after addressing prior failures and advisories.
  • Euro NCAP: 5-star safety rating (2025) for a 2008 Toyota, indicating good structural integrity.

Mileage history

Jul 2011: 15,679 mi PASSJun 2012: 30,082 mi PASSSep 2013: 38,417 mi PASSSep 2013: 38,417 mi FAILSep 2014: 45,933 mi FAILSep 2014: 45,933 mi PASSFeb 2016: 58,115 mi PASSFeb 2017: 64,438 mi PASSMar 2018: 71,349 mi PASSMar 2019: 78,295 mi FAILMar 2019: 78,295 mi PASSMar 2020: 88,088 mi PASSMay 2021: 97,704 mi PASSMay 2022: 100,132 mi FAILMay 2022: 100,132 mi PASSMay 2023: 102,293 mi FAILMay 2023: 102,295 mi PASSMay 2024: 104,777 mi PASSMay 2025: 107,465 mi FAILMay 2025: 107,483 mi PASSApr 2026: 109,092 mi FAILApr 2026: 109,092 mi PASS109k62k16kJul 2011Apr 2026

MOT test history — 15/22 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Jul 2011 PASS 15,679 mi
USER ENTERED tyres cracking in tread
Jun 2012 PASS 30,082 mi None recorded
Sep 2013 PASS 38,417 mi None recorded
Sep 2013 FAIL 38,417 mi
PRS Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Sep 2014 FAIL 45,933 mi
FAIL Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Sep 2014 PASS 45,933 mi None recorded
Feb 2016 PASS 58,115 mi None recorded
Feb 2017 PASS 64,438 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Nearside Front tyre has cut in side wall
Mar 2018 PASS 71,349 mi None recorded
Mar 2019 FAIL 78,295 mi
PRS Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1x24" blade replaced (3.4 (b) (ii))
Mar 2019 PASS 78,295 mi None recorded
Mar 2020 PASS 88,088 mi
MINOR Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind (1.2.1 (f))
May 2021 PASS 97,704 mi None recorded
May 2022 FAIL 100,132 mi
MAJOR Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
MINOR Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
ADVISORY Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes at rear (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
May 2022 PASS 100,132 mi
MINOR Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
ADVISORY Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes at rear (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
May 2023 FAIL 102,293 mi
MAJOR Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
MAJOR Horn not working (7.7 (a))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
May 2023 PASS 102,295 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
May 2024 PASS 104,777 mi
MINOR Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
May 2025 FAIL 107,465 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MAJOR Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear heat shield loose
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
May 2025 PASS 107,483 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Rear heat shield loose
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Apr 2026 FAIL 109,092 mi
PRS Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
PRS Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
PRS Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MINOR Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
MINOR Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Apr 2026 PASS 109,092 mi
MINOR Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
MINOR Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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