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FY09 TZJ

2009 Toyota Corolla

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

133,795 mi
Last recorded133,795 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Toyota Corolla76,739 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 133,795 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 119,634 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2025 119,626 miles

Rear Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2024 113,954 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 113,954 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 107,623 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 100,570 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 94,761 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 19 Feb 2020 90,990 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 90,990 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 82,023 miles

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

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

Rear seat belts not tested due to belongings on seat

Pass 23 Feb 2018 74,489 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2018 74,449 miles

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

Offside Front obligatory indirect vision device insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 71,003 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 68,535 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre sidewalls perished

Pass 28 Feb 2015 57,195 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2015 57,194 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 48,283 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 48,217 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 40,488 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 32,732 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 TZJ is a 2009 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TZJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY09 TZJ registered?

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

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The MOT history for FY09 TZJ shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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