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EA58 LEJ

2009 Toyota Corolla

Red Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

143,464 mi
Last recorded143,464 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2019
Typical for 2009 Toyota Corolla76,739 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA58 LEJ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2019 143,464 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect might get worse (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect might get worse (5.3.2 (b))

offside rear tyre threads deteriorating also slight wear on inside edge.

slight damaged on sidewall of nearside front tyre.

Fail 25 Aug 2019 143,464 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect might get worse (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect might get worse (5.3.2 (b))

offside rear tyre threads deteriorating also slight wear on inside edge.

slight damaged on sidewall of nearside front tyre.

Pass 2 Aug 2018 131,546 miles

n/s/f tyre perished

o/s/r tyre feathered on inner tread

Pass 4 Aug 2017 120,027 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 111,932 miles

Near side front tyre has cut side wall

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 100,428 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 100,428 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 83,114 miles

Cut in N/S/F tyre sidewall but cords not exposed

Pass 20 Sep 2012 63,561 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 63,561 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 59,744 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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EA58 LEJ is a 2009 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 2,231cc diesel 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 EA58 LEJ, 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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EA58 LEJ is a 2009 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 9 January 2009.

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