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BV09 XCG

2009 Toyota Corolla

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

178,732 mi
Last recorded178,732 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Toyota Corolla76,739 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 XCG
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 178,732 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth. Worn inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth. Worn inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 171,853 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Discs worn grooved and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Handbrake lever has limited reserve travel, suggesting adjustment may be required.

Pass 29 Jan 2024 163,826 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 157,210 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S and O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 142,768 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2022 142,768 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 141,845 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 141,845 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 136,474 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 123,234 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 123,180 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 107,459 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres wearing on edges

nearside rear seat (third row) seat and seatbelt not checked

wipers poor

Fail 27 Feb 2018 106,356 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres wearing on edges

nearside rear seat (third row) seat and seatbelt not checked

wipers poor

Pass 6 Feb 2017 86,483 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 86,483 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 69,164 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 50,825 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 50,825 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Nov 2013 34,901 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 21,988 miles

front brake discs corroded

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2012 18,578 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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BV09 XCG 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 71.4%.

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 BV09 XCG, 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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BV09 XCG is a 2009 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 29 April 2009.

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