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GJ09 FDV

2009 Toyota Corolla

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

162,377 mi
Last recorded162,377 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 2009 Toyota Corolla76,739 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ09 FDV
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2021 162,377 miles

Nearside Front tie rod slight play

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 155,464 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 155,464 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2019 143,299 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2019 143,299 miles

Front Registration plate insecure broken (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 May 2018 134,102 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 24 May 2017 129,089 miles

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

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)

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

Fail 23 May 2017 129,074 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 115,887 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all three ()

Fail 17 Nov 2016 115,887 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all three ()

Pass 19 May 2016 100,458 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 100,458 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 91,521 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2015 80,430 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 65,768 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 21 May 2014 51,914 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 38,168 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 35,915 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 28,249 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 28,249 miles

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

Nearside 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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GJ09 FDV is a 2009 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FDV, 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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GJ09 FDV is a 2009 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 14 March 2009.

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