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FV58 SPU

2009 Toyota Corolla

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2024
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

272,351 mi
Last recorded272,351 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Toyota Corolla76,739 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV58 SPU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2023 272,351 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2023 272,331 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 254,587 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective insecure (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured footwell (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 14 Jul 2022 254,587 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective insecure (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured footwell (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 13 Jul 2022 254,550 miles

Fuel tank leaking fuel seeping through corrosion above tank undercover trim (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective insecure (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured footwell (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 239,004 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2022 239,004 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2022 238,988 miles

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

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 221,138 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Sound deadening material not fully secure engine bay (8.1.1 (b) (i))

fuel tank is damp, no evidence of leak further investigation advised

Pass 11 Jan 2021 205,396 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner 3/4 tread on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning non obligatory centre lamp (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 193,439 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 193,387 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit is 1.0 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 188,500 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 173,405 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 173,405 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 160,375 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 143,777 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 143,777 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 139,173 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 139,163 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 123,279 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 111,440 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 7 Mar 2016 111,423 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 90,660 miles

n/s/r tyre sidewall perished

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

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2015 90,660 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/r tyre sidewall perished

Pass 28 Feb 2014 76,258 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake fluid level a little low

engine oil v/low topped up prior to carry out emissions test

Pass 5 Mar 2013 66,459 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 1 Mar 2013 66,459 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2013 65,003 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 64,614 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 47,068 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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FV58 SPU is a 2009 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 FV58 SPU, 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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FV58 SPU is a 2009 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 23 January 2009.

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