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FY09 FNT

2009 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

194,085 mi
Last recorded194,085 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Toyota Corolla76,739 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY09 FNT
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 194,085 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2025 187,138 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))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2024 178,034 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded and rear both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Mar 2024 178,029 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Coil spring corroded and rear both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2023 170,300 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 164,132 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 160,374 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 157,006 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 149,068 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 133,801 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2018 133,801 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 117,871 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 99,568 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 99,568 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 83,980 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 64,032 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2013 43,895 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 43,895 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 27,922 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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FY09 FNT is a 2009 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FY09 FNT, 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 FNT registered?

FY09 FNT is a 2009 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 20 April 2009.

Is FY09 FNT safe to buy?

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