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FV59 KOU

2009 Toyota Corolla

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

104,410 mi
Last recorded104,410 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2022
Typical for 2009 Toyota Corolla76,739 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV59 KOU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2022 104,410 miles

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

Offside Front Lower driving lamp insecure

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Jun 2021 98,731 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 88,118 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 17 Jun 2020 88,118 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 14 Nov 2019 83,502 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2019 79,090 miles

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

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 10 Jul 2018 71,531 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 66,275 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear seats folded at time of test

Fail 8 Jul 2017 66,274 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Rear seats folded at time of test

Pass 11 Jul 2016 59,592 miles

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

Rear seats folded

child seats fitted

Fail 11 Jul 2016 59,592 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear seats folded

child seats fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2015 50,066 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 39,198 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 37,235 miles

slight wear to both front tyre edges

small cut in nearside front & nearside rear tyre,unable to see cords at time of test

Pass 15 Nov 2012 31,675 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 31,675 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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FV59 KOU is a 2009 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FV59 KOU, 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 FV59 KOU registered?

FV59 KOU is a 2009 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 20 November 2009.

Is FV59 KOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV59 KOU shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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