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FG09 BWL

2009 Toyota Corolla

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

79,781 mi
Last recorded79,781 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Toyota Corolla76,739 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG09 BWL
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 79,781 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 79,155 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 74,690 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 69,988 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 69,987 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Apr 2018 62,147 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 55,709 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 55,709 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 48,640 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 44,528 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Apr 2014 37,244 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2013 29,056 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2012 24,660 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 23,335 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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FG09 BWL is a 2009 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 FG09 BWL, 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 FG09 BWL registered?

FG09 BWL is a 2009 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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