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DY09 KNR

2009 Toyota Corolla

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

154,528 mi
Last recorded154,528 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Toyota Corolla76,739 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY09 KNR
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 154,528 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2026 154,528 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 145,409 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (Both Offside and Nearside) (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (close to seatbelt anchorage point) (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (Both Offside and Nearside) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2025 145,409 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (Both Offside and Nearside) (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (close to seatbelt anchorage point) (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (bulb incorrectly fitted \re-fitted and re-checked aim) (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Lower Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (replaced both bulbs offside and nearside) (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (Both Offside and Nearside) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 133,787 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 123,168 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 109,769 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 99,910 miles

Both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Both rear trailing arm bushes worn

Nearside Front tyre bald outer edge

Wipers worn

Fail 16 Mar 2021 99,910 miles

Both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Both rear trailing arm bushes worn

Nearside Front tyre bald outer edge

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Wipers worn

Pass 5 Mar 2020 94,145 miles

Handbrake high

Offside Rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Rear brake pads starting to wear low

Pass 15 Mar 2019 81,416 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 65,311 miles

Front wipers smearing slightly

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 49,586 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 45,138 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 39,334 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 33,727 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 28,051 miles

Additional day time running lights fitted to front,have a slight blueish tinge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 21,378 miles

Both front and offside rear tyres starting to get down on tread.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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DY09 KNR is a 2009 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DY09 KNR, 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 DY09 KNR registered?

DY09 KNR is a 2009 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 20 March 2009.

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