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FY09 SDX

2009 Toyota Corolla

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

216,890 mi
Last recorded216,890 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Toyota Corolla76,739 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY09 SDX
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2023 216,890 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive at fuel tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2023 216,890 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive at fuel tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 206,351 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 196,289 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive at fuel tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 187,214 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2020 187,171 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords at outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 166,917 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive at fuel tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing at outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked at lower level (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 166,917 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive at fuel tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing at outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked at lower level (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 147,291 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 147,291 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 124,773 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 106,799 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 106,799 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension retaining device missing split pin missing in ball joint (2.5.A.4)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 84,183 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 63,260 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 34,080 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 32,769 miles

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

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

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 SDX is a 2009 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FY09 SDX, 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 SDX registered?

FY09 SDX is a 2009 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 14 April 2009.

Is FY09 SDX safe to buy?

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