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FY09 CVJ

2009 Toyota Corolla

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

179,147 mi
Last recorded179,147 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Toyota Corolla76,739 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY09 CVJ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Jun 2025 179,147 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting strut tower/ mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting subframe mount and jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 163,047 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 149,479 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 133,471 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 118,512 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 112,011 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box outer skin deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Feb 2020 112,011 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box outer skin deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 99,492 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 86,188 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 74,224 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 60,296 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 48,103 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 89,082 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 89,082 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 22,941 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 13,291 miles

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)

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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FY09 CVJ is a 2009 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FY09 CVJ, 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 FY09 CVJ registered?

FY09 CVJ is a 2009 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is FY09 CVJ safe to buy?

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