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FP09 VRW

2009 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

132,864 mi
Last recorded132,864 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Toyota Corolla76,739 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP09 VRW
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 132,864 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 123,269 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NS/OS Inner Sills Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Underbody Surface Corrosion

Pass 26 Jan 2024 116,439 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 111,912 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 106,464 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 99,371 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 89,840 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 80,519 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 74,821 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 74,821 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 65,367 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 56,676 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 46,575 miles

Front pads worn close to limit

Pass 19 Aug 2013 36,561 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Aug 2012 27,259 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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FP09 VRW is a 2009 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 FP09 VRW, 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 FP09 VRW registered?

FP09 VRW is a 2009 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 28 August 2009.

Is FP09 VRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP09 VRW shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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