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FL09 RVA

2009 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

128,001 mi
Last recorded128,001 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Toyota Corolla76,739 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL09 RVA
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 128,001 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 122,009 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 117,135 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 111,769 miles

corrosion on gas tank

oil injection pipe split and tank adrift

vehicle has a l.p.g. conversion no gas in tank at time of test

Fail 26 Jun 2023 111,729 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

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

corrosion on gas tank

engine poor running on idle

oil injection pipe split and tank adrift

rear exhaust heat shield adrift

vehicle has a l.p.g. conversion no gas in tank at time of test

Pass 24 Jun 2022 104,886 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Under-trays fitted obscuring view of some underside components + oil leak behind tray front

Pass 16 Jun 2021 99,366 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front + nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 96,262 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 90,105 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 86,739 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 49,941 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2016 49,921 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 37,418 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 37,233 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 32,548 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 26,873 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 21,858 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 16,807 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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FL09 RVA is a 2009 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FL09 RVA, 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 FL09 RVA registered?

FL09 RVA is a 2009 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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