2008 Toyota Corolla 1.8L Petrol · WF58 AEJ

The vehicle remains roadworthy as of the September 2025 test at 72,488 miles; the tester recorded a front brake disc showing wear and pitting, and the off‑side front tyre approaching the legal tread limit, but both items passed the inspection. Over the past three years the MOT results have been consistently PASS, indicating a stable maintenance pattern with only minor consumable wear emerging recently. Mileage averages roughly 4,000 miles per year across an 18‑year lifespan, reflecting light use rather than high‑stress operation. The log shows steady increments: 51,747 miles in October 2016, 59,574 miles in October 2018, and 72,488 miles in September 2025, with no abrupt spikes that would suggest periods of intensive driving. The low annual mileage suggests reduced wear on major components, and the record contains few entries, implying regular but not excessive use. A prospective buyer should focus on the front braking system, confirming disc thickness and pad condition, and verify tyre tread depth on the off‑side front wheel, as the MOT flagged it near the statutory minimum. Inspection of the rear direction indicator for any lingering discoloration, and a visual check of the rear shock absorber for oil seepage noted in 2013, are advisable. Light checks of all exterior lighting—stop and rear position lamps—are prudent given historic failures, while a thorough survey for corrosion on suspension bushes, coil springs, and chassis joints will confirm the structural integrity suggested by the clean MOT history.