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AU09 ZZA

2009 Toyota Corolla

Red Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

129,785 mi
Last recorded129,785 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Toyota Corolla76,739 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU09 ZZA
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 129,785 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2025 114,905 miles

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

inner sills at rear corroded

Pass 16 May 2025 95,780 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 79,113 miles

brake pipes orroded

front shockers and suspension arms corroded

rear axle corroded

rear inner sill jack points corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2024 78,602 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axel surface corrosion (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 77,912 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Rear Axle Bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 71,078 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Item removed hanging down from interior mirror

Fail 27 Jan 2022 71,078 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Item removed hanging down from interior mirror

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 64,541 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 64,541 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2020 60,553 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 56,076 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 53,338 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 49,991 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 46,327 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 41,986 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 37,468 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 32,725 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 27,328 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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AU09 ZZA is a 2009 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 AU09 ZZA, 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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What year was AU09 ZZA registered?

AU09 ZZA is a 2009 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 2 March 2009.

Is AU09 ZZA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU09 ZZA shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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