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A14 EFJ

2009 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2020
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

71,216 mi
Last recorded71,216 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2019
Typical for 2009 Toyota Corolla76,739 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 EFJ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2019 71,216 miles

Sound deadening material not fully secure under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 27 Feb 2019 71,215 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Sound deadening material not fully secure under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2018 67,630 miles

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

covers & shields fitted

wipers smeary

Pass 5 Jan 2017 61,128 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 54,822 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Jan 2016 54,822 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2015 46,774 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs lipped

Fail 3 Jan 2015 46,774 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front brake discs lipped

Pass 6 Jan 2014 40,552 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jan 2014 40,552 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 29,487 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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A14 EFJ is a 2009 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2009 Toyota Corolla models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 76,739 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 A14 EFJ, 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 17 years old, this Toyota Corolla is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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A14 EFJ is a 2009 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 17 February 2009.

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