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BN58 VFR

2009 Toyota Corolla

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

178,313 mi
Last recorded178,313 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Toyota Corolla76,739 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN58 VFR
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2023 178,313 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked Plate Between Two Letters (0.1 (b))

Fuel Tank Corroded - Slight Misting But No Visible Leak

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 168,214 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 Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

fuel tank damp not leaking at test

Fail 28 Oct 2022 168,214 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

fuel tank damp not leaking at test

Pass 29 Oct 2021 155,041 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 154,504 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 144,640 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Aug 2020 144,634 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 133,321 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 133,321 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 120,771 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 111,881 miles

handbrake long travel

Pass 9 Aug 2016 95,832 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 95,830 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2016 90,753 miles

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

engine cover fitted

the osf tyre valve is perrished

the rear most forward facing seats are removed time of test

Fail 10 Feb 2016 90,482 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205 55 16 91v (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is severely distorted inner wheel arch area where chalked distorted and holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is severely distorted inside the bonnet near engine mounting cambelt side where chalked (2.4.A.3)

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

engine cover fitted

the osf tyre valve is perrished

the rear most forward facing seats are removed time of test

the vehicle has been in a accident the front bumper has droped and undertrays are fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2015 74,089 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 73,458 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 56,350 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wiper blades starting to split on ends

both rear tyres starting to deteriorate

both rear tyres wearing out of shape on inner edges

Fail 6 Feb 2014 56,350 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wiper blades starting to split on ends

both rear tyres starting to deteriorate

both rear tyres wearing out of shape on inner edges

Pass 28 Jan 2013 38,995 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 26,678 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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BN58 VFR is a 2009 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 BN58 VFR, 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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BN58 VFR is a 2009 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 21 January 2009.

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