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AF59 SYZ

2009 Toyota Corolla

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

151,957 mi
Last recorded151,957 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Toyota Corolla76,739 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF59 SYZ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 151,957 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 May 2025 151,957 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 May 2024 137,841 miles

Nearside Rear light is damaged

Pass 17 Apr 2023 133,436 miles

Nearside Rear light damaged.

Fail 17 Apr 2023 133,436 miles

Nearside Rear light damaged.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid all. (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 125,977 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 122,291 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 119,654 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 115,744 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 110,085 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 110,085 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 99,555 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit rolled off on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit rolled off on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 89,062 miles

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

Front tyres rolled off on inner edge

Pass 11 Aug 2015 79,187 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 66,088 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 53,273 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 42,658 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 42,658 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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AF59 SYZ is a 2009 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 AF59 SYZ, 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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AF59 SYZ is a 2009 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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