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BV59 BAU

2009 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

161,099 mi
Last recorded161,099 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2020
Typical for 2009 Toyota Corolla76,739 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV59 BAU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2020 161,099 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust has corrosion

slight under body corrosion

Pass 27 Sep 2019 156,076 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2019 156,076 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 152,067 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 149,805 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Jan 2017 145,184 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 123,635 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 10 Sep 2015 123,635 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 105,026 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 105,015 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 81,494 miles

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

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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BV59 BAU is a 2009 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BV59 BAU, 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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BV59 BAU is a 2009 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 15 September 2009.

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