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GJ09 DUU

2009 Toyota Corolla

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

125,863 mi
Last recorded125,863 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 Toyota Corolla76,739 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ09 DUU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2023 125,863 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

underbody corrosion

undertrays and covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Dec 2021 120,850 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Axle Bushes Worn

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 113,788 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 106,634 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 90,569 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 83,427 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 83,427 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 75,959 miles

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

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

Fail 13 May 2015 68,043 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 May 2015 68,043 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 58,332 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 58,332 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 56,522 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 33,000 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Mar 2012 32,980 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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)

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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GJ09 DUU is a 2009 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 GJ09 DUU, 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 GJ09 DUU registered?

GJ09 DUU is a 2009 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 3 March 2009.

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